Revolutionary Applications of Blockchain-Enabled Privacy and Access Control
Revolutionary Applications of Blockchain-Enabled Privacy and Access Control

Author: Singh, Surjit

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-04-16

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1799875903

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The security of an organizational information system with the invention of next-generation technologies is a prime focus these days. The industries and institutions in the field of computing and communication, especially in internet of things, cloud computing, mobile networks, next-generation networks, the energy market, banking sector, government sector, and many more, are primarily focused on these security and privacy issues. Blockchain is a new technology that has changed the scenario when it comes to addressing security concerns and resolving traditional safety issues. These industries have started developing applications based on the blockchain underlying platform to tap into this unlimited potential. Blockchain technologies have a great future, but there are still many challenges and issues to resolve for optimal design and utilization of the technology. Revolutionary Applications of Blockchain-Enabled Privacy and Access Control focuses on the recent challenges, design, and issues in the field of blockchain technologies-enabled privacy and advanced security practices in computing and communication. This book provides the latest research findings, solutions, and relevant theoretical frameworks in blockchain technologies, information security, and privacy in computing and communication. While highlighting the technology itself along with its applications and future outlook, this book is ideal for IT specialists, security analysts, cybersecurity professionals, researchers, academicians, students, scientists, and IT sector industry practitioners looking for research exposure and new ideas in the field of blockchain.

Blockchain Applications in IoT Security
Blockchain Applications in IoT Security

Author: Patel, Harshita

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-09-18

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1799824160

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Like many other scientific innovations, scientists are looking to protect the internet of things (IoT) from unfortunate losses, theft, or misuse. As one of the current hot trends in the digital world, blockchain technology could be the solution for securing the IoT. Blockchain Applications in IoT Security presents research for understanding IoT-generated data security issues, existing security facilities and their limitations and future possibilities, and the role of blockchain technology. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cryptocurrency, remote monitoring, and smart computing, this book is ideally designed for security analysts, IT specialists, entrepreneurs, business professionals, academicians, researchers, students, and industry professionals seeking current studies on the limitations and possibilities behind competitive blockchain technologies.

Blockchain Security in Cloud Computing
Blockchain Security in Cloud Computing

Author: K.M. Baalamurugan

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-08-12

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 3030705013

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This book explores the concepts and techniques of cloud security using blockchain. Also discussed is the possibility of applying blockchain to provide security in various domains. The authors discuss how blockchain holds the potential to significantly increase data privacy and security while boosting accuracy and integrity in cloud data. The specific highlight of this book is focused on the application of integrated technologies in enhancing cloud security models, use cases, and its challenges. The contributors, both from academia and industry, present their technical evaluation and comparison with existing technologies. This book pertains to IT professionals, researchers, and academicians towards fourth revolution technologies.

Handbook of Research on Blockchain Technology
Handbook of Research on Blockchain Technology

Author: Saravanan Krishnan

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 012820415X

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Handbook of Research on Blockchain Technology presents the latest information on the adaptation and implementation of Blockchain technologies in real world business, scientific, healthcare and biomedical applications. The book's editors present the rapid advancements in existing business models by applying Blockchain techniques. Novel architectural solutions in the deployment of Blockchain comprise the core aspects of this book. Several use cases with IoT, biomedical engineering, and smart cities are also incorporated. As Blockchain is a relatively new technology that exploits decentralized networks and is used in many sectors for reliable, cost-effective and rapid business transactions, this book is a welcomed addition on existing knowledge. Financial services, retail, insurance, logistics, supply chain, public sectors and biomedical industries are now investing in Blockchain research and technologies for their business growth. Blockchain prevents double spending in financial transactions without the need of a trusted authority or central server. It is a decentralized ledger platform that facilitates verifiable transactions between parties in a secure and smart way. - Presents the evolution of blockchain, from fundamental theories, to present forms - Explains the concepts of blockchain related to cloud/edge computing, smart healthcare, smart cities and Internet of Things (IoT) - Provides complete coverage of the various tools, platforms and techniques used in blockchain - Explores smart contract tools and consensus algorithms - Covers a variety of applications with real world case studies in areas such as biomedical engineering, supply chain management, and tracking of goods and delivery

Knowledge Management and Industry Revolution 4.0
Knowledge Management and Industry Revolution 4.0

Author: Rajendra Kumar

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-09-27

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 139424262X

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Get up to speed with how the latest knowledge management and industry 4.0 technologyhelp make enterprises secure, controlled, and optimized for a better future. This book focuses on how the practices of Industrial Revolution 4.0 and knowledge management interact to create value. In recent years, value chain relationships and related activities have utilized new technologies so that existing conceptual frameworks require a roadmap for innovation strategies and effective implementation. The chapters in this book include case studies contributed by researchers and industry practitioners that showcase the impact of practices and challenges presented by technological changes, upgrading of old systems, and internal and external factors. Knowledge Management and Industrial Revolution 4.0 describes how knowledge management impacts the automation of the industry in secure, controlled, and optimized ways. For instance, the use of the latest technologies and sensors can lead to significant time and cost savings, and operators can utilize their machines and equipment from remote locations. The Industrial Revolution 4.0 incorporates the latest technologies for automation and, in many cases, the result is similar to working from home, even in manufacturing. The use of deep learning should offer many quality control benefits. Furthermore, blockchain technology can help the industry with automation in secure and transparent ways. Apart from industry automation, other departments like human resources can also use effective knowledge management for better outcomes. The use of HR knowledge management allows employees to find and access the information they require without the assistance of the HR department. The book focuses on every aspect of the industry to help all the stakeholders of an organization. The benefits include a reduction in time required for accessing information, easier training, decreased operational expenses, improved stakeholders’ satisfaction, faster problem-solving, increased pace of innovation, simpler employee review and progress reports. Audience The book will have a wide audience within academia, education, businesses, and industrial organizations, especially those who are undergoing industry 4.0 changes to optimize for a better future.

Enabling Blockchain Technology for Secure Networking and Communications
Enabling Blockchain Technology for Secure Networking and Communications

Author: Ben Mnaouer, Adel

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-06-11

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1799858413

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In recent years, the surge of blockchain technology has been rising due to is proven reliability in ensuring secure and effective transactions, even between untrusted parties. Its application is broad and covers public and private domains varying from traditional communication networks to more modern networks like the internet of things and the internet of energy crossing fog and edge computing, among others. As technology matures and its standard use cases are established, there is a need to gather recent research that can shed light on several aspects and facts on the use of blockchain technology in different fields of interest. Enabling Blockchain Technology for Secure Networking and Communications consolidates the recent research initiatives directed towards exploiting the advantages of blockchain technology for benefiting several areas of applications that vary from security and robustness to scalability and privacy-preserving and more. The chapters explore the current applications of blockchain for networking and communications, the future potentials of blockchain technology, and some not-yet-prospected areas of research and its application. This book is ideal for practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the concepts of blockchain technology and the potential and pitfalls of its application in different utilization domains.

Research Anthology on Convergence of Blockchain, Internet of Things, and Security
Research Anthology on Convergence of Blockchain, Internet of Things, and Security

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-07-08

Total Pages: 1363

ISBN-13: 1668471337

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The rise of technology has proven to be a threat to personal data, cyberspace protection, and organizational security. However, these technologies can be used to enhance the effectiveness of institutional security. Through the use of blockchain and the internet of things (IoT), organizations may combat cybercriminals and better protect their privacy. The Research Anthology on Convergence of Blockchain, Internet of Things, and Security describes the implementation of blockchain and IoT technologies to better protect personal and organizational data as well as enhance overall security. It also explains the tools, applications, and emerging innovations in security and the ways in which they are enhanced by blockchain and IoT. Covering topics such as electronic health records, intrusion detection, and software engineering, this major reference work is an essential resource for business leaders and executives, IT managers, computer scientists, hospital administrators, security professionals, law enforcement, students and faculty of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

Privacy and Security Challenges in Location Aware Computing
Privacy and Security Challenges in Location Aware Computing

Author: Saravanan, P. Shanthi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-04-23

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1799877582

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Location-aware computing is a technology that uses the location (provides granular geographical information) of people and objects to derive contextual information. Today, one can obtain this location information free of cost through smartphones. Smartphones with location enabled applications have revolutionized the ways in which people perform their activities and get benefits from the automated services. It especially helps to get details of services in less time; wherever the user may be and whenever they want. The need for smartphones and location enabled applications has been growing year after year. Nowadays no one can leave without their phone; the phone seemingly becomes one of the parts of the human body. The individual can now be predicted by their phone and the identity of the phone becomes the person’s identity. Though there is a tremendous need for location-enabled applications with smartphones, the debate on privacy and security related to location data has also been growing. Privacy and Security Challenges in Location Aware Computing provides the latest research on privacy enhanced location-based applications development and exposes the necessity of location privacy preservation, as well as issues and challenges related to protecting the location data. It also suggests solutions for enhancing the protection of location privacy and therefore users’ privacy as well. The chapters highlight important topic areas such as video surveillance in human tracking/detection, geographical information system design, cyberspace attacks and warfare, and location aware security systems. The culmination of these topics creates a book that is ideal for security analysts, mobile application developers, practitioners, academicians, students, and researchers.

Proceedings of the International Conference on Paradigms of Communication, Computing and Data Sciences
Proceedings of the International Conference on Paradigms of Communication, Computing and Data Sciences

Author: Mohit Dua

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-01-01

Total Pages: 853

ISBN-13: 9811657475

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This book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference on Paradigms of Communication, Computing and Data Sciences (PCCDS 2021), held at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, India, during May 07–09, 2021. It discusses high-quality and cutting-edge research in the areas of advanced computing, communications, and data science techniques. The book is a collection of latest research articles in computation algorithm, communication, and data sciences, intertwined with each other for efficiency.

Leveraging Computer Vision to Biometric Applications
Leveraging Computer Vision to Biometric Applications

Author: Arvind Selwal

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-10-07

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1040120563

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Computer vision is an effective solution in a diverse range of real-life applications. With the advent of the machine and deep learning paradigms, this book adopts machine and deep learning algorithms to leverage digital image processing for designing accurate biometrical applications. In this aspect, it presents the advancements made in computer vision to biometric applications design approach using emerging technologies. It discusses the challenges of designing efficient and accurate biometric-based systems, which is a key issue that can be tackled via computer vision-based techniques. Key Features • Discusses real-life applications of emerging techniques in computer vision systems • Offers solutions on real-time computer vision and biometrics applications to cater to the needs of current industry • Presents case studies to offer ideas for developing new biometrics-based products • Offers problem-based solutions in the field computer vision and real-time biometric applications for secured human authentication • Works as a ready resource for professionals and scholars working on emerging topics of computer vision for biometrics. The book is for academic researchers, scholars and students in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, management, academicians, researchers, scientists and industry people working on computer vision and biometrics applications.