BLOCKCHAIN AND SECURITY OF DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

Discover the fascinating world of blockchain technology and its applications in securing distributed systems. This book is a comprehensive guide to the formal foundations, properties, and practical implementations of blockchain in cloud environments and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. Learn how blockchain can improve flexibility, security, and reduce data management costs.

• Understanding the basics of blockchain technology and its formal foundations.
• Practical applications in cloud environments and IoT platforms.
• Security analysis and privacy in the context of blockchain.
• Latest achievements in the field of secure data management.
• Discussion of research on invariant-based supply chain security and information exchange platforms.
• Identification of concerns related to attacks on mining cooperatives.
• Empirical analysis of attack surfaces on blockchain.

This book, written by recognized experts, discusses in detail the security and privacy issues that are crucial for the use of blockchain technology in the civil and military sectors. The authors address topics such as ensuring information about the origin of data in cloud environments, secure models of the Internet of Things, audit architectures, and empirical analysis of closed blockchain platforms. With this publication, you will understand the basics of blockchain technology and the new attack surfaces associated with it.

The work contains information on the latest achievements related to blockchain technology, including issues of secure management and storage of data for cloud computing and IoT environments. The results of the latest research on topics such as invariant-based supply chain security, information exchange platforms, and trusted information federation structures are discussed. In addition, the book describes the most serious concerns related to security and privacy, such as preventing attacks by miners on mining cooperatives or empirical analysis of attack surfaces on blockchain.

The publication is addressed to scientists and specialists in the fields of computer science and related fields. It presents the latest knowledge and results of academic research that will help in understanding the application possibilities of blockchain-based technologies. The book format is 166x235 mm, it has 400 pages and was published in 2020 by the PWN Scientific Publishing House.

This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for anyone who wants to delve into the secrets of blockchain technology and understand its potential for securing distributed systems. With it, you will gain comprehensive knowledge about the formal foundations, practical implementations, and security and privacy aspects related to blockchain.