Blockchain for Network Security_ Applications in Decentralized Security Protocolswe
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- 1. california science and technology university
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The research paper “Blockchain for Network Security: Applications in Decentralized Security Protocols” by Abu Imam Mehrab from California Science and Technology University explores how blockchain technology can address critical vulnerabilities in traditional, centralized network security infrastructures. Conventional models rely on single points of failure, making them susceptible to advanced cyber threats like DDoS attacks, identity fraud, and IoT breaches. Blockchain, with its distributed ledger, immutability, transparency, and cryptographic verification, provides a robust decentralized alternative.
The paper analyzes practical implementations such as Microsoft’s decentralized identity initiative and IBM’s blockchain-based IoT security, demonstrating how blockchain enhances identity management, IoT protection, DDoS mitigation, and zero-trust architectures. It also evaluates technical and regulatory challenges, including scalability, energy consumption, and compliance concerns. Additionally, it explores future trends like AI-integrated blockchain security and quantum-resistant cryptographic models, positioning blockchain as a critical element in next-generation cybersecurity.
Through theoretical insights and case studies, the research establishes blockchain as a transformative tool for building resilient, transparent, and scalable security frameworks—signaling a shift from centralized trust models to distributed, trustless architectures in global network defense.
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2025-10-25
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