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Blockchain Technology as a Possible Solution to IoT Security Issues

Blockchain Technology as a Possible Solution to IoT Security Issues
	© 2023 by IJETT Journal
	Volume-71 Issue-1
	Year of Publication : 2023
	Author : Houda Lhore, Kaouthar Bousselam, Oussama Elissati, Mouhcine Chami
	DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V71I1P214

How to Cite?

Houda Lhore, Kaouthar Bousselam, Oussama Elissati, Mouhcine Chami, "Blockchain Technology as a Possible Solution to IoT Security Issues," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 71, no. 1, pp. 152-163, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V71I1P214

Abstract
The Internet of things is the new generation of devices that use internet technology to communicate with each other, exchange information, and manage physical objects easily without needing any external intervention. With this novelty, the information generated in the network is massive and critical since it contains confidential information like banking information, personnel credentials, location and geographic information, and other sensitive data. As a result, the essential aspect of this system is ensuring security concerns such as privacy, confidentiality, authentication, and availability in order to implement and guarantee the IoT system’s service with a high level of security. This paper provides an overview of the Internet of Things systems, architectures, and security matters. Thus, to address security concerns and get beyond IoT system limitations, a Global hybrid architecture that combines a software solution based on Blockchain technology and hardware security primitive, which is the Physical Unclonable Function (PUF), has been proposed.

Keywords
Authentication, Availability, Confidentiality, Physical Unclonable Function, Privacy.

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