Cloud Service Providers, exemplified by industry leaders like Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services, deliver a dynamic array of cloud services in an ever-evolving landscape. This sector is witnessing substantial growth, with enterprises such as Netflix and PayPal heavily relying on cloud infrastructure for various needs such as data storage, computational resources, and various other services. The adoption of cloud solutions by businesses not only facilitates cost reduction but also fosters flexibility and supports scalability. Despite the undeniable advantages, concerns surrounding security and privacy persist in the realm of Cloud Computing. Given that Cloud services are accessible via the internet, there is a potential vulnerability to unauthorized access by hackers or malicious entities from anywhere in the world. A crucial aspect of addressing this challenge is the implementation of robust security measures, particularly focusing on data protection. To safeguard data in the Cloud, a fundamental recommendation is the encryption of data prior to uploading. Encryption should be maintained consistently, both during storage and in transit. While encryption enhances security, it introduces a potential challenge for data owners who may need to perform various operations on their encrypted data, such as accessing, modifying, updating, deleting, reading, searching, or sharing them with others. One viable solution to balance the need for data security and operational functionality is the adoption of Searchable Encryption (SE). SE operates on encrypted data, allowing authorized users to perform certain operations without compromising the security of sensitive information. The effectiveness of SE has notably advanced since its inception, and ongoing research endeavors aim to further enhance its capabilities. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the functionality of Searchable Encryption, with a primary focus on its applications in Cloud services during the period spanning 2019 to 2023. Additionally, the study evaluates one of its prominent schemes, namely Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). The analysis indicates an overall positive trajectory in SE research, showcasing increased efficiency as multiple functionalities are aggregated and rigorously tested.
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