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How does homomorphic encryption benefit privacy-preserving outsourced storage and computation?
How does homomorphic encryption benefit privacy-preserving outsourced storage and computation?
- It limits the use of predictive analytics for sensitive data
- It allows data to be processed in commercial cloud environments while encrypted (correct)
- It requires data to be processed in the clear to prevent attacks
- It does not affect the privacy of outsourced data
What does homomorphic encryption eliminate the need for?
What does homomorphic encryption eliminate the need for?
- Preventing privilege escalation
- Outsourcing data for computation
- Encrypting data before processing
- Processing data in the clear (correct)
In what way can homomorphic encryption be beneficial for sensitive data, such as health care information?
In what way can homomorphic encryption be beneficial for sensitive data, such as health care information?
- Making data more vulnerable to attacks
- Limiting the security of existing services
- Increasing the need for decryption of sensitive data
- Enabling new services by removing privacy barriers inhibiting data sharing (correct)
What is homomorphic encryption?
What is homomorphic encryption?
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What is one example of a use case for homomorphic encryption mentioned in the text?
What is one example of a use case for homomorphic encryption mentioned in the text?
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Homomorphic Encryption Overview
- A form of encryption that allows computation to be performed on ciphertext, generating an encrypted result that, when decrypted, matches the outcome of operations on plaintext.
- It preserves the confidentiality of data while still enabling processing and analysis.
Benefits for Privacy-Preserving Outsourced Storage and Computation
- Enables sensitive data to be stored and processed in the cloud without revealing the actual data.
- Maintains data privacy and security, allowing for computations without exposing the underlying information.
Elimination of Key Needs
- Eliminates the need for decrypting data prior to computation, thus reducing potential vulnerabilities during data handling.
- Reduces risks associated with data transfer and storage by keeping data encrypted throughout the process.
Benefits for Sensitive Data (e.g., Health Care Information)
- Protects patient information while allowing healthcare providers to perform analysis and share insights without compromising confidentiality.
- Facilitates collaboration across different institutions while ensuring sensitive data remains secure and private.
Use Case Example
- Used in medical research, where patient data can be analyzed for trends and insights without exposing individual patient identities.
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