Secure File Sharing & Encrypted Storage System
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📅 2/23/2026
Project Introduction
Developed a secure file sharing system with encrypted storage for enhanced data protection.
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System Architecture
- Three-tier architecture: presentation layer (HTML/CSS/JS), application layer (PHP), data layer (SQL).
- Client-side encryption before upload and server-side decryption after download.
- Database stores encrypted files with metadata like owner, access permissions.
- Session management using PHP with secure cookie handling and timeout features.
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Security Features
- End-to-end encryption using AES-256 with unique keys for each file transfer.
- Secure password hashing with bcrypt algorithm for user authentication.
- CSRF protection and input sanitization to prevent common web vulnerabilities.
- Activity logging to track file access and system events for auditing.
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Implementation Details
- Responsive design using CSS Flexbox/Grid for compatibility across devices.
- AJAX implementation for seamless file operations without page reloads.
- MySQL database with optimized tables for quick file retrieval.
- PHP scripts handle file processing, user authentication and access control.
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Conclusion & Benefits
- Provides secure alternative to conventional file sharing methods with encryption.
- Lightweight solution using only basic web technologies without external dependencies.
- Can be extended with features like two-factor authentication and file expiration.
- Demonstrates practical application of security concepts in web development.
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