Title: Exploring novel encryption approaches for safeguarding heterogeneous data

Authors: Dhruvi Karansinh Zala; Mohammad Akram Khan

Addresses: Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Madhav University, Rajasthan-307026, India ' Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Madhav University, Rajasthan-307026, India

Abstract: In today's global landscape, data security faces complex challenges due to diverse data forms and transmission structures. This study explores safeguarding data through unconventional encryption methods, stressing the need for adaptable techniques. It begins by assessing traditional encryption's performance with diverse data types, highlighting security gaps in uniform encryption. The research advocates for encryption that handles data complexities, proposing strategies aligned with heterogeneous data's variability. Practical tests and simulations inform these novel encryption algorithms, aiding in advancing security protocols for diverse scenarios. Ultimately, this research contributes to evolving data security in heterogeneous environments, emphasising the importance of robust encryption in managing varied data formats and structures in an interconnected world.

Keywords: encryption; data security; image; audio; video; text; heterogeneous data; privacy preservation; hybrid encryption; multi-level encryption.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESDF.2025.149330

International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics, 2025 Vol.17 No.6, pp.798 - 814

Received: 24 Jan 2024
Accepted: 19 Mar 2024
Published online: 27 Oct 2025 *

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