Integrating blockchain technology for secure access control in smart home environments: A comprehensive review
Smart home technologies have revolutionized modern living by enhancing convenience, efficiency, and security. In contrast, many interconnected devices introduce significant security and privacy challenges. This comprehensive review investigates the integration of blockchain technology as a robu...
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| author | Tariq Bishtawi Mohammad Shehab Reem Alzubi Ayman Ghaben Suaad M. Alenzi |
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Smart home technologies have revolutionized modern living by enhancing convenience, efficiency, and security. In contrast, many interconnected devices introduce significant security and privacy challenges. This comprehensive review investigates the integration of blockchain technology as a robust solution for secure access control in smart home environments. The decentralized and tamper-resistant nature of blockchain technology effectively solves important problems, including device authentication, data integrity, and access management, through the use of cryptography and distributed ledgers. The study synthesizes findings from 52 research papers, categorizing them into three thematic areas: blockchain in access control systems, its applications in IoT, and specific implementations for smart homes. It highlights the transformative potential of blockchain in mitigating vulnerabilities inherent in centralized systems, fostering trust, and enhancing security frameworks. Despite its promising applications, challenges such as scalability, interoperability, and energy consumption persist, warranting further research. This paper stresses the necessity of collaboration to tackle these limitations and enhance blockchain-based access control solutions for smart homes, setting the stage for more secure and user-focused smart environments. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5459fb3abb3748848ce8caeed89028752025-08-20T02:32:07ZengGrowing ScienceInternational Journal of Data and Network Science2561-81482561-81562025-01-019337338410.5267/j.ijdns.2025.4.003Integrating blockchain technology for secure access control in smart home environments: A comprehensive reviewTariq BishtawiMohammad ShehabReem AlzubiAyman GhabenSuaad M. Alenzi Smart home technologies have revolutionized modern living by enhancing convenience, efficiency, and security. In contrast, many interconnected devices introduce significant security and privacy challenges. This comprehensive review investigates the integration of blockchain technology as a robust solution for secure access control in smart home environments. The decentralized and tamper-resistant nature of blockchain technology effectively solves important problems, including device authentication, data integrity, and access management, through the use of cryptography and distributed ledgers. The study synthesizes findings from 52 research papers, categorizing them into three thematic areas: blockchain in access control systems, its applications in IoT, and specific implementations for smart homes. It highlights the transformative potential of blockchain in mitigating vulnerabilities inherent in centralized systems, fostering trust, and enhancing security frameworks. Despite its promising applications, challenges such as scalability, interoperability, and energy consumption persist, warranting further research. This paper stresses the necessity of collaboration to tackle these limitations and enhance blockchain-based access control solutions for smart homes, setting the stage for more secure and user-focused smart environments.https://www.growingscience.com/ijds/Vol9/ijdns_2025_9.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Tariq Bishtawi Mohammad Shehab Reem Alzubi Ayman Ghaben Suaad M. Alenzi Integrating blockchain technology for secure access control in smart home environments: A comprehensive review International Journal of Data and Network Science |
| title | Integrating blockchain technology for secure access control in smart home environments: A comprehensive review |
| title_full | Integrating blockchain technology for secure access control in smart home environments: A comprehensive review |
| title_fullStr | Integrating blockchain technology for secure access control in smart home environments: A comprehensive review |
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| title_short | Integrating blockchain technology for secure access control in smart home environments: A comprehensive review |
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