Enhancing Security in Industrial IoT: Authentication Solutions Leveraging  Blockchain Technology

Rebecca Ling Ze Siew; Brendan Chan Kah Le; Lee Kai Yue; Nuri Nazirah Binti Ismail; Xavier Liong Zhi Hao; Muhammad Faisal

doi:10.62951/ijcts.v1i3.29

Enhancing Security in Industrial IoT: Authentication Solutions Leveraging Blockchain Technology

Authors

Rebecca Ling Ze Siew Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak
Brendan Chan Kah Le Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Lee Kai Yue Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Nuri Nazirah Binti Ismail Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Xavier Liong Zhi Hao Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Muhammad Faisal Director HRIMS, Ministry of Human Rights

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62951/ijcts.v1i3.29

Keywords:

Industrial Internet of Things (iioT), Blockchain, MFA, Security, Scalability

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology necessitates robust authentication solutions to ensure security, scalability, and efficiency. This project, titled "Enhancing Security in Industrial IoT: Authentication Solutions Leveraging Blockchain," examines various blockchain-based authentication methods for IIoT and identifies their strengths and weaknesses. Despite the enhanced security and decentralized nature of blockchain, issues such as scalability, high latency, and computational load persist. To address these challenges, we propose the integration of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as a supplementary solution. MFA can distribute the authentication load, enhance flexibility and security, and reduce latency by utilizing quick-to-verify factors. Moreover, MFA ensures high availability and scalable storage and processing through cloud services, seamlessly integrating with existing systems to provide a superior user experience. This comprehensive approach not only mitigates the inherent limitations of blockchain technology in IIoT but also reinforces the overall security framework, ensuring resilient and efficient authentication mechanisms. The results demonstrate significant improvements in system performance and user satisfaction, establishing MFA as a viable enhancement to blockchain-based IIoT security solutions.

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2024-07-18

How to Cite

Rebecca Ling Ze Siew, Brendan Chan Kah Le, Lee Kai Yue, Nuri Nazirah Binti Ismail, Xavier Liong Zhi Hao, & Muhammad Faisal. (2024). Enhancing Security in Industrial IoT: Authentication Solutions Leveraging Blockchain Technology. International Journal of Computer Technology and Science, 1(3), 87–105. https://doi.org/10.62951/ijcts.v1i3.29