A survey on advancements in blockchain-enabled spectrum access security for 6G cognitive radio IoT networks
Abstract The emergence of 6G cognitive radio IoT networks introduces both opportunities and complexities in spectrum access and security. Blockchain technology has emerged as a viable solution to address these challenges, offering enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency in spectrum managemen...
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| description | Abstract The emergence of 6G cognitive radio IoT networks introduces both opportunities and complexities in spectrum access and security. Blockchain technology has emerged as a viable solution to address these challenges, offering enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency in spectrum management. This survey paper offers a thorough analysis of recent advancements in blockchain-enabled security mechanisms specifically for spectrum access within 6G cognitive radio IoT networks. Covering literature from 2019 to the present, the paper highlights significant contributions and developments in integrating blockchain technology with cognitive radio and IoT systems. It reviews spectrum access security and shows how blockchain’s decentralized approach can solve related issues. Key areas of focus include secure authentication systems, tamper-resistant spectrum sensing, decentralized databases, and smart contracts for spectrum management. The paper also addresses ongoing challenges like interoperability, scalability, and the need for comprehensive security frameworks. Future research directions are proposed, emphasizing the development of advanced blockchain protocols, integration with machine learning, and addressing regulatory and standardization concerns. This paper provides valuable insights for researchers and practitioners aiming to leverage blockchain technology, alongside ML/AI, to enhance security and efficiency in next-generation cognitive radio IoT networks. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-00ae300aaaa541adbcbc63e153f41a492025-08-20T02:43:36ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-12-0114112410.1038/s41598-024-82126-yA survey on advancements in blockchain-enabled spectrum access security for 6G cognitive radio IoT networksNassmah Y. Al-Matari0Ammar T. Zahary1Asma A. Al-Shargabi2Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Computer and Information Technology, Sana’a UniversityDepartment of Information Technology, Faculty of Computer and Information Technology, Sana’a UniversityDepartment of Information Technology, College of Computer, Qassim UniversityAbstract The emergence of 6G cognitive radio IoT networks introduces both opportunities and complexities in spectrum access and security. Blockchain technology has emerged as a viable solution to address these challenges, offering enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency in spectrum management. This survey paper offers a thorough analysis of recent advancements in blockchain-enabled security mechanisms specifically for spectrum access within 6G cognitive radio IoT networks. Covering literature from 2019 to the present, the paper highlights significant contributions and developments in integrating blockchain technology with cognitive radio and IoT systems. It reviews spectrum access security and shows how blockchain’s decentralized approach can solve related issues. Key areas of focus include secure authentication systems, tamper-resistant spectrum sensing, decentralized databases, and smart contracts for spectrum management. The paper also addresses ongoing challenges like interoperability, scalability, and the need for comprehensive security frameworks. Future research directions are proposed, emphasizing the development of advanced blockchain protocols, integration with machine learning, and addressing regulatory and standardization concerns. This paper provides valuable insights for researchers and practitioners aiming to leverage blockchain technology, alongside ML/AI, to enhance security and efficiency in next-generation cognitive radio IoT networks.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82126-yBlockchainSixth-Generation (6G)Cognitive radio (CR)Internet of things (IoT)Spectrum AccessSecurity |
| spellingShingle | Nassmah Y. Al-Matari Ammar T. Zahary Asma A. Al-Shargabi A survey on advancements in blockchain-enabled spectrum access security for 6G cognitive radio IoT networks Scientific Reports Blockchain Sixth-Generation (6G) Cognitive radio (CR) Internet of things (IoT) Spectrum Access Security |
| title | A survey on advancements in blockchain-enabled spectrum access security for 6G cognitive radio IoT networks |
| title_full | A survey on advancements in blockchain-enabled spectrum access security for 6G cognitive radio IoT networks |
| title_fullStr | A survey on advancements in blockchain-enabled spectrum access security for 6G cognitive radio IoT networks |
| title_full_unstemmed | A survey on advancements in blockchain-enabled spectrum access security for 6G cognitive radio IoT networks |
| title_short | A survey on advancements in blockchain-enabled spectrum access security for 6G cognitive radio IoT networks |
| title_sort | survey on advancements in blockchain enabled spectrum access security for 6g cognitive radio iot networks |
| topic | Blockchain Sixth-Generation (6G) Cognitive radio (CR) Internet of things (IoT) Spectrum Access Security |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82126-y |
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