Using Blockchain and Vazka Authentication for the Security of Smart Home Devices
Smart home devices are increasingly used to automate daily tasks and
provide enhanced comfort and convenience. However, as these devices
become universal, their security risks also increase. These risks are
caused by a lack of implementation of secure safety methods embed ded within these devices and the nature of the data generated by these
devices that could be used for malicious activities. In this paper, we
propose an innovative approach to improve the security of smart home
devices by combining Blockchain with “Vazka” Authentication. Our
solution involves creating a decentralized system for managing and
verifying device interactions that stores all data on the blockchain. In
addition, we introduce our new authentication mechanism that uti lizes a new technique that makes two offline devices work together to
decrypt a dynamic password generated instantly and get authorized
access to read the data saved on the server. This provides an extra
layer of security, making it more difficult for malicious actors to gain
unauthorized access to smart home devices or reach collected data.
We also discuss the practical considerations of using this approach,
such as the need for a reliable, unique, and advanced authentication
system, as well as highlight areas for future research. Overall, our
proposed solution has the potential to significantly enhance the secu rity of smart home devices, providing users with more peace of mind
and enabling the continued growth of this emerging market.