DDoS Prevention in Home IoT Devices Using Hyperledger Blockchain

Khan, Asad (2024) DDoS Prevention in Home IoT Devices Using Hyperledger Blockchain. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

IoT devices have significantly altered our daily lives, experiencing rapid growth in recent years. However, this proliferation has also brought about considerable security challenges, often exploited by malicious actors. In response, this study seeks to investigate the potential for mitigating Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on IoT devices through the application of innovative technologies like blockchain and fog computing. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, the research aims to assess the feasibility of simulating DDoS attacks in controlled laboratory environments and subsequently thwarting them using Hyperledger blockchain technology. It is assumed that foundational security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and updated operating systems are already in place. Furthermore, this study aims to identify avenues for future research, particularly exploring the integration of decentralized private blockchain technology at the level of low-performance IoT devices, leveraging various available platforms for simulating such attacks.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Pantridge, Michael UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	IoT; Hyperledger Framework; Blockchain; Fog Nodes; Home IoT
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security > Database security > Blockchains (Databases) T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security > Database security > Blockchains (Databases) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources > Databases > Distributed databases > Blockchains (Databases) Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > Telecommunications > Computer networks > Internet of things
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in Cyber Security
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	05 Jun 2025 09:57
Last Modified:	05 Jun 2025 09:57
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7745

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