Enhancing Security for Library Systems and Data
Sowjanya Lakshmi, P. Bhuvaneswari, R. Moorthy · Advances in knowledge acquisition, transfer, and management book series/Advances in knowledge acquisition, transfer and management book series · 2024
This chapter examines how Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), a component of blockchain technology, can help libraries overcome the increasing difficulties they encounter with data management, security, and privacy as they become more integrated into digital ecosystems. Examining topics such as intricate licensing, data breaches, and changing user expectations, it highlights how blockchain technology may improve privacy compliance, operational effectiveness, and data security by providing tamper-proof records and automated digital rights management. Along with pointing out flaws in the current library systems—such as antiquated software and lax access controls—the chapter offers fixes, including multi-factor authentication, robust encryption, and frequent security audits. With an emphasis on a proactive, multi-layered strategy to safeguarding library systems from cyber threats and guaranteeing the integrity of services in the digital age, helpful guidance on integrating blockchain in libraries is provided.