Securing Confidential Data For Distributed Software Development Teams: Encrypted Container File

TL;DR

This paper introduces Encrypted Container Files, a new method for securing sensitive data in distributed, cloud-based software development environments, addressing limitations of existing tools.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel encrypted container approach tailored for cloud-based version control, improving data confidentiality among international development teams.

Findings

Identifies shortcomings of current data encryption tools in distributed development

Proposes a new encrypted container solution for better data security

Highlights improved confidentiality in collaborative cloud environments

Abstract

In the context of modern software engineering, there is a trend towards Cloud-native software development involving international teams with members from all over the world. Cloud-based version management services like GitHub are commonly used for source code and other files. However, a challenge arises when developers from different companies or organizations share the platform, as sensitive data should be encrypted to restrict access to certain developers only. This paper discusses existing tools addressing this issue, highlighting their shortcomings. The authors propose their own solution, Encrypted Container Files, designed to overcome the deficiencies observed in other tools.