Integration of blockchain technologies into cybersecurity systems for critical infrastructure facilities: Prospects and challenges
Viktor Danchuk, Mariia Danchuk · Вісник Черкаського державного технологічного університету · 2024
The purpose of the study was to analyse the potential and main problems of integrating blockchain technologies into the processes of ensuring cybersecurity of critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine. As part of the work, the potential of blockchain technologies in improving the security of critical infrastructures was analysed, the existing challenges of scaling and performance of such systems were assessed, and the possibilities of international cooperation for implementing innovative solutions in the field of cybersecurity were explored. The paper provided a comprehensive analysis of the prospects for integrating blockchain technologies into cybersecurity systems for critical infrastructure facilities. To ensure the relevance of the study, the technical features of the blockchain, such as consensus mechanisms, data distribution models, and cryptographic methods, were considered. It was found that blockchain technologies provide increased transparency, resistance to cyber threats, and optimisation of access control to critical data. At the same time, the main challenges remain low scalability of systems, limited transaction speed, and high energy costs, which complicates their large-scale implementation. The study also showed that there is a need to adapt regulatory requirements to improve the efficiency of blockchain integration into infrastructure facilities. The study demonstrated the significant potential of blockchain technologies as one of the key components in building sustainable cybersecurity systems. The conclusions of the paper emphasise the need for an interdisciplinary approach to the implementation of technologies, including technical, economic, and regulatory aspects, to increase the level of security of critical infrastructure facilities in the context of growing cyber threats. In addition, the paper highlights the importance of international cooperation, which will combine resources and expertise to create more effective and innovative solutions in the field of cybersecurity