International Journal of Sensor Networks and Data Communications

Department of Engineering and Computer Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Security Issues with IoT for Smart Homes: Blockchain as a Solution
  Author(s): Mohammed I Al-Ghamdi*
  
  With the increasing use of smart technologies like the Internet of Things, home automation has become the hottest trend these days. It provides all the modern features and convenience that a homeowner can expect. Home appliances can be automated via wireless connectivity and they can be accessible on the go. However, there are so many security concerns with the significant rise of smart home appliances like light bulbs, power switches, door locks, home security, etc., especially because of limited processing power and storage. They are highly vulnerable to security threats. Hence, security has become the primary concern and matter of discussion among researchers in this area. This way, a decentralized database blockchain is gaining a lot of popularity to assure security in this field. This article is aimed to explore the security of smart homes and investigate the adoption of blockcha.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2090-4886.2021.10.137

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