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About this paper

Srinivasa Rao Aravilli

A survey examines frameworks for executing distributed data analytics applications on secure enclaves. It details solutions integrating Apache Hadoop and Spark with technologies such as Intel SGX and AWS Nitro Enclaves, enabling confidential computing in distributed environments with minimal performance overhead.

Key insights

  • Secure enclaves provide a practical balance between strong data confidentiality in distributed analytics and acceptable performance, overcoming limitations of traditional cryptographic methods.
  • Frameworks utilize diverse architectural strategies, including dual JVMs, re-implementing core components, and compiler-based approaches (e.g., SCONE), to effectively integrate with TEEs.
  • The presence of both open-source and commercial solutions signifies a growing and active ecosystem dedicated to confidential computing within distributed environments.

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