Securing e-Government and e-Voting with an open cloud computing architecture

The idea, the concept, and the term, that is cloud computing, has recently passed into common currency and the academic lexicon in an ambiguous manner, as cloud dust is being sprinkled on an excess of emerging products. Exorcising complexity and protecting against the caprice of the moment, this pap...

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Published in:Government information quarterly 2011-04, Vol.28 (2), p.239-251
Main Authors: Zissis, Dimitrios, Lekkas, Dimitrios
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architecture
Cloud computing
Communication
Currency in circulation
Electoral College
Electronic Government
Electronic voting
Governance
Government and politics
Information and communication security
Internet
Norms
Public Services
Security management
Services
Technology
Voting
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Summary:The idea, the concept, and the term, that is cloud computing, has recently passed into common currency and the academic lexicon in an ambiguous manner, as cloud dust is being sprinkled on an excess of emerging products. Exorcising complexity and protecting against the caprice of the moment, this paper explores the notion behind the hype of cloud computing and evaluates its relevance to electronic government and electronic voting information systems. This paper explores increasing participation and sophistication of electronic government services, through implementing a cloud computing architecture. From an Information and Communication Security perspective, a structured analysis is adopted to identify vulnerabilities, involved in the digitalization of government transactions and the electoral process, exploring the notion of trust and transparency within this context. In turn, adopting a cloud computing approach for electronic government and electronic voting solutions is investigated, reviewing the architecture within the previously described context. Taking a step further, this paper proposes a high level electronic governance and electronic voting solution, supported by cloud computing architecture and cryptographic technologies, additionally identifying issues that require further research. ► This paper explores the notion behind the term cloud computing. ► Evaluates its relevance to e-Government. ► and e-Voting information systems.
ISSN:0740-624X
1872-9517
DOI:10.1016/j.giq.2010.05.010