Date of Award
8-2023
Culminating Project Type
Starred Paper
Styleguide
apa
Degree Name
Information Assurance: M.S.
Department
Information Assurance and Information Systems
College
Herberger School of Business
First Advisor
Susantha Herath
Second Advisor
Jim Chen
Third Advisor
Erich Rice
Fourth Advisor
Abu Hussein Abdullah
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Keywords and Subject Headings
Blockchain, Cybersecurity, CIA triad, IoT
Abstract
A blockchain is a decentralized public ledger facilitating secure transactions between untrusted network nodes. It has garnered significant recognition for its pivotal role in cryptocurrency systems, where it ensures secure and decentralized transaction records. Over the past decade, blockchain has attracted considerable attention from various industries, as it holds the potential to revolutionize multiple sectors, including cybersecurity. However, this field of study is relatively new, and numerous questions remain unanswered regarding the effectiveness of blockchain in cybersecurity. This research adopted a qualitative research design to investigate the current implementations of blockchain-based security and their applicability in the current cybersecurity context. Additionally, this work explored the mechanisms employed by blockchain to uphold the security triad. Findings indicate that blockchain exhibits substantial potential in addressing existing challenges in cybersecurity, particularly those related to the Internet of Things, data integrity and ownership, and network security. Nonetheless, widespread adoption faces limitations due to technological immaturity, high-cost complexity, and regulatory hurdles. Therefore, utilizing blockchain-based solutions in cybersecurity necessitates a thorough analysis of their applicability to an organization's specific needs, a clear definition of implementation goals, and careful navigation of challenges.
Recommended Citation
Ndri, Anna, "The Applications of Blockchain To Cybersecurity" (2023). Culminating Projects in Information Assurance. 141.
https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/msia_etds/141
