Notes: Cybersecurity and Blockchain
1. Introduction
Cybersecurity involves protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks.
Blockchain is a decentralized and distributed digital ledger technology that ensures secure,
transparent, and tamper-proof transactions.
2. Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA triad)
- Types of Threats: Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, DoS attacks
- Network Security, Endpoint Security, Application Security
- Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Antivirus tools
3. Tools and Techniques
- Encryption: Symmetric and Asymmetric (RSA, AES)
- Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS)
- Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
4. Blockchain Technology Overview
- Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
- Blocks, Hash Functions, and Consensus Mechanisms (Proof of Work, Proof of Stake)
- Public vs Private Blockchains
- Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications (DApps)
5. Applications of Blockchain
- Cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum)
- Supply Chain Management
- Digital Identity Verification
- Healthcare Records Management
- Voting Systems
6. Integration of Cybersecurity and Blockchain
- Blockchain enhances cybersecurity by ensuring immutability and transparency.
- Helps in secure data sharing, authentication, and reducing fraud.
- Limitations include scalability, energy consumption, and regulation challenges.
7. Challenges and Future Trends
- Increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks
- Demand for real-time monitoring and AI-driven security
- Blockchain interoperability and regulatory compliance
- Development of quantum-resistant algorithms