# Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies for IoT Security Content type: Research Paper Summary: This paper provides a broad overview of the role of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) in addressing the security and privacy concerns inherent in IoT deployments. The author evaluates the current threat landscape, focusing on attacks directed at IoT controllers and endpoints. The paper posits that traditional security frameworks, which often rely on central cloud servers, are insufficient for modern hyper-connected environments. By introducing blockchain as a decentralized layer, the study e Key concepts: S. Abdulrahman, iot, security, dlt, authentication, p2p, privacy
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Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies for IoT Security

S. Abdulrahman

Academic PaperJanuary 2022

Abstract

This paper provides a broad overview of the role of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) in addressing the security and privacy concerns inherent in IoT deployments. The author evaluates the current threat landscape, focusing on attacks directed at IoT controllers and endpoints. The paper posits that traditional security frameworks, which often rely on central cloud servers, are insufficient for modern hyper-connected environments. By introducing blockchain as a decentralized layer, the study explains how DLT can facilitate authentication, device authorization, and secure peer-to-peer communication. It concludes with a critical assessment of the deployment challenges, including standard-setting, scalability, and the integration of heterogeneous devices into a single blockchain network. This work is an essential introduction to the potential of DLT for enhancing the security posture of consumer and industrial IoT.

Key Findings

  • 1Traditional IoT security models suffer from significant centralized vulnerabilities.
  • 2Blockchain acts as an effective decentralized mechanism for secure device-to-device authentication.
  • 3Scalability and interoperability remain the most significant challenges for mass-market IoT blockchain adoption.
  • 4Peer-to-peer communication via decentralized ledgers eliminates the need for expensive central intermediaries.

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iotsecuritydltauthenticationp2pprivacy
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Citation

S. Abdulrahman (2022). Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies for IoT Security. Academic Paper. https://map.researchcommons.org/mjcsc/vol2/iss1/2/

BibTeX

@misc{blockchainand2022,
  title = {Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies for IoT Security},
  author = {S. Abdulrahman},
  year = {2022},
  howpublished = {\url{https://map.researchcommons.org/mjcsc/vol2/iss1/2/}},
}

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