Cloud computing (CC) provides dynamic and scalable resources essential for optimizing task scheduling (TS) to boost performance. Effective TS in CC involves allocating tasks across available resources while considering network bandwidth, make span, and cost. This research presents a novel method for optimizing TS in cloud environments by employing the Polymorphic Advanced Encryption Standard (P-AES) algorithm to improve security during scheduling. The study assesses the performance of the proposed algorithm using various metrics. By integrating P-AES, the approach ensures a secure and efficient scheduling process, offering a fresh perspective on task management in cloud computing. This method contributes to enhancing cloud services by merging improved performance with robust security measures.

Index Terms: Polymorphic Advanced Encryption Standard, cloud computing, security, task scheduling.