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    Exploring Harmonic Encryption Paradigm That Fuses Music And Cryptography In Enhancing Data Security
    (Daystar University, Global Cybershield Conference, 2024) Omollo, Richard Otieno; Bullindah, Jacqueline Zinale
    We live in an era where cybersecurity threats are escalating astronomically necessitating the need to safeguard user data, both in transit and stationary mode. We appreciate that traditional cryptographic techniques offer formidable protection to user data but there are still emerging security challenges thus qualifying the urgent need to consider innovative ways to enhance data security techniques. It is against the backdrop of this that our paper advances the concept of Harmonic Encryption, a novel paradigm that combines the realms of music and cryptography to enhance data security measures. We argue that by coupling the mathematical rigor of cryptography with the emotive power and structural intricacies of music, this concept of Harmonic Encryption extends the traditional security paradigms by offering a multifaceted approach to safeguarding sensitive data in corporate and organizational settings. We undertake the interdisciplinary synthesis of music theory, signal processing, and cryptographic principles to illuminate the theoretical foundations and practical implementations of Harmonic Encryption. We considered exploring various aspects including the use of musical sequences as cryptographic keys, the integration of steganographic techniques within audio streams, and the application of musical listening patterns for biometric authentication. Our empirical evaluations demonstrate the effectiveness of Harmonic Encryption against a range of security threats. Moreover, we discuss the implications of Harmonic Encryption in diverse domains, including corporate data protection, digital rights management, and secure communication protocols. In conclusion, this research work contributes to the rapidly growing field of interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of music and cryptography, availing new perspectives and methodologies for advancing data security in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.