A Cryptographic Protocol Evaluation Model for Internet Security and Compliance

الملخص

Cryptographic protocols are essential for ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity in modern digital systems. However, many real-world cybersecurity breaches arise not from weaknesses in cryptographic algorithms, but from poor implementation practices, system misconfigurations, and limited use of system-generated data. This study proposes an integrated evaluation framework that combines cryptographic assessment with behavioral log analysis to enhance security in web hosting environments. The framework evaluates security across three dimensions: algorithmic strength, implementation quality, and compliance with standards, using a weighted composite scoring model to derive a unified security index. In addition, a predictive component based on logistic regression is incorporated to analyze system log data and identify potential threat patterns. A conceptual-analytical approach is adopted and demonstrated through a case study of TLS 1.3. The results indicate that implementation quality significantly influences overall security effectiveness, even with strong algorithmic design. The study highlights the importance of integrating technical, operational, and data-driven cybersecurity evaluation.