Design and Implementation of an Integrated IoT Blockchain Platform for Sensing Data Integrity

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Cybersecurity

Background:

• The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly expanding, increasing demands for robust device management and data security.
• Existing centralized IoT platforms face challenges including cyber-attacks and single points of failure, necessitating advanced solutions.
• Privacy and security regulations require enhanced data access control and integrity for IoT systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose an integrated IoT platform leveraging blockchain technology for guaranteed sensing data integrity.
• To provide device owners with a practical application featuring a comprehensive, immutable log for managing globally deployed devices.
• To enable real-time monitoring and control between end-users and devices within a secure framework.

Main Methods:

• Development of an integrated IoT platform utilizing blockchain technology.
• Implementation of smart contracts to define application business logic, rules, and conditions.
• Proof-of-concept deployment using Raspberry Pi devices and a permissioned network (Hyperledger Fabric).

Main Results:

• The proposed platform ensures sensing data integrity through blockchain's immutable ledger.
• The system facilitates real-time monitoring and control, offering an enhanced user experience.
• Performance analysis demonstrates the platform's suitability for resource-constrained IoT environments and scalability.

Conclusions:

• The blockchain-integrated IoT platform effectively addresses security and management challenges in current IoT architectures.
• The solution provides a scalable and robust framework for managing distributed IoT devices and their data.
• This approach enhances data integrity and user control, aligning with privacy and security mandates.