Exploring Synergy of Blockchain and 6G Network for Industrial Automation

Automating industrial tasks has become critical for organizations due to the inefficiencies and risks associated with conventional procedures. The proliferation of connected devices and machines brings forth a range of security concerns, including data tampering and unauthorized access. Establishing...

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Published in:IEEE access 2023-01, Vol.11, p.1-1
Main Authors: Yadav, Mano, Agarwal, Udit, Rishiwal, Vinay, Tanwar, Sudeep, Kumar, Suman, Alqahtani, Fayez, Tolba, Amr
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
5G mobile communication
6G mobile communication
Access control
Anti-virus software
Automation
Blockchain
Blockchain Technology
Blockchains
Cryptography
Cybersecurity
Data transfer (computers)
Industrial automation
Industrial engineering
Industries
Internet of Things
Intrusion detection systems
IoT
Network latency
New technology
Open channels
Reliability
Security
Smart Services
Supply chains
System reliability
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Summary:Automating industrial tasks has become critical for organizations due to the inefficiencies and risks associated with conventional procedures. The proliferation of connected devices and machines brings forth a range of security concerns, including data tampering and unauthorized access. Establishing confidential and trustworthy communication between these devices becomes particularly difficult as they rely on the open channel of the Internet. Numerous established security measures, such as antivirus software, access control systems, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS), have been identified in the literature as facing issues like centralized vulnerabilities, latency challenges, reliability issues, and single points of failure. As technology advances rapidly, the convergence of emerging technologies holds immense potential to revolutionize industrial automation. Among these promising technologies, blockchain and 6G stand out for their immense potential. With its decentralized and tamperproof nature, blockchain has disrupted various sectors, while 6G offers unprecedented connectivity and lightning-fast data transfer speeds. Motivated by these developments, this paper explores the potential impact of integrating blockchain technology with 6G in industrial automation, paving the way for the future of smart factories and intelligent supply chains. Our proposed work aims to provide a holistic understanding of this emerging amalgamation's key benefits, challenges, offered solutions, and prospects.
ISSN:2169-3536
2169-3536
DOI:10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3338861