Название: Blockchain-based Web of Things Security: Advances, Challenges, and Solutions
Автор: Saad El Jaouhari, Nour El Madhoun
Издательство: Springer
Серия: Signals and Communication Technology
Год: 2026
Страниц: 141
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true), epub
Размер: 12.8 MB

“Blockchain-based Web of Things Security: Advances, Challenges, and Solutions” offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of how blockchain technologies can enhance the security and trustworthiness of the Web of Things (WoT). It bridges theoretical foundations with applied research to guide academics, engineers, and decision-makers in deploying decentralized security solutions for interconnected environments. Starting with the evolution from IoT to WoT, the book outlines the interoperability and security challenges of integrating billions of devices into the web. It then introduces blockchain as a key enabler of trust, transparency, and resilience, covering its cryptographic principles, consensus models, and smart contract capabilities. The chapters delve into blockchain-based frameworks for WoT security, including decentralized identity management, secure key revocation, and distributed SSO systems. Sector-specific use cases such as intelligent transport and industrial automation demonstrate how blockchain mitigates vulnerabilities and ensures data integrity. The book also explores the synergy between blockchain and emerging technologies like edge computing, AI, and digital twins, with a focus on real-time anomaly detection and threat mitigation. Practical insights, architectural templates, and regulatory perspectives round out this volume, making it a valuable reference for building secure, scalable, and interoperable WoT ecosystems.

The transition from the Internet of Things (IoT) to the Web of Things (WoT) marks a shift from simply connecting physical devices to enabling seamless interaction and interoperability using web technologies. While IoT focuses on linking devices via the Internet, it often results in fragmented ecosystems due to proprietary protocols and lack of standardization. WoT addresses this by integrating IoT devices into the World Wide Web, using standard web protocols such as HTTP, WebSockets, and RESTful APIs to ensure seamless communication across diverse platforms. This approach enhances interoperability, simplifies development, and allows IoT applications to be more accessible and scalable. By leveraging the Web’s open architecture, WoT transforms IoT from a collection of isolated smart devices into a fully integrated and interactive digital ecosystem.

The World Wide Web has evolved significantly since its inception, progressing from a simple network for document sharing to a vast ecosystem that connects billions of physical devices—a concept known as the Web of Things (WoT). The WoT aims to integrate everyday objects—including wearables, home appliances, vehicles, and industrial equipment—into the Internet, enabling seamless interaction and communication among them. This integration allows computers and systems to perceive, interpret, and respond to the physical environment more effectively.

The global number of IoT devices is expected to reach 40.6 billion by 2034. This rapid expansion underscores the increasing prevalence of IoT devices in various sectors, including smart homes, healthcare, transportation, and industrial automation. The WoT leverages existing web standards to ensure interoperability across diverse IoT platforms and application domains, addressing the fragmentation often seen in the IoT landscape.

The increasing adoption of WoT brings unprecedented opportunities but also introduces significant challenges, particularly concerning security, trust, and privacy. As the number of Internet-connected devices continues to grow exponentially, traditional security models struggle to keep pace. Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising solution to enhance the security and trustworthiness of WoT ecosystems. By leveraging decentralization, transparency, and cryptographic security, blockchain-based approaches offer novel solutions for securing communications, managing identities, and ensuring data integrity in WoT environments.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of blockchain technology and the Web of Things. It consolidates the latest research, methodologies, and applications aimed at addressing the security challenges associated with WoT. The book is structured into seven chapters, each offering in-depth insights into various aspects of blockchain-enabled WoT security.

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