Securing Blockchain Networks like Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric - Alessandro Parisi

Securing Blockchain Networks like Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric

Learn advanced security configurations and design principles to safeguard Blockchain networks
Buch | Softcover
244 Seiten
2020
Packt Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-83864-648-6 (ISBN)
38,65 inkl. MwSt
The adoption of blockchain for the value chain, insurance, and healthcare domain is flourishing. However, one of the key challenges faced in blockchain development is securing them. The book will cover essential architectural considerations, system and network security, various operational configurations to Ethereum and Hyperledger fabric network.
Build secure private blockchain networks to handle mission-critical security challenges such as denial-of-service attacks, user wallets, and pool mining attacks

Key Features

Explore blockchain concepts such as cryptography, consensus algorithms, and security assumptions
Architect network security for mission-critical decentralized apps (Dapps) using design security considerations
Consider various deployment and operational aspects while building a blockchain network

Book DescriptionBlockchain adoption has extended from niche research to everyday usage. However, despite the blockchain revolution, one of the key challenges faced in blockchain development is maintaining security, and this book will demonstrate the techniques for doing this.

You’ll start with blockchain basics and explore various blockchain attacks on user wallets, and denial of service and pool mining attacks. Next, you’ll learn cryptography concepts, consensus algorithms in blockchain security, and design principles while understanding and deploying security implementation guidelines. You’ll not only cover architectural considerations, but also work on system and network security and operational configurations for your Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric network. You’ll later implement security at each level of blockchain app development, understanding how to secure various phases of a blockchain app using an example-based approach. You’ll gradually learn to securely implement and develop decentralized apps, and follow deployment best practices. Finally, you’ll explore the architectural components of Hyperledger Fabric, and how they can be configured to build secure private blockchain networks.

By the end of this book, you’ll have learned blockchain security concepts and techniques that you can implement in real blockchain production environments.

What you will learn

Understand blockchain consensus algorithms and security assumptions
Design secure distributed applications and smart contracts
Understand how blockchains manage transactions and help to protect wallets and private keys
Prevent potential security threats that can affect distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) and blockchains
Use pentesting tools for assessing potential flaws in Dapps and smart contracts
Assess privacy compliance issues and manage sensitive data with blockchain

Who this book is forThis book is for blockchain developers, security professionals, and Ethereum and Hyperledger developers who are looking to implement security in blockchain platforms and ensure secure data management using an example-driven approach. Basic knowledge of blockchain concepts will be beneficial.

Alessandro Parisi has been an IT professional for over 20 years, acquiring significant experience as a Security Data Scientist, and as an Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Blockchain specialist. He has experience of operating within organizational and decisional contexts characterized by high complexity. Over the years, he has helped companies to adopt Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain DLT technologies as strategic tools in protecting sensitive corporate assets. He holds a Master Degree in Economics and Statistics.

Table of Contents

Introducing Blockchain Security and Attack Vectors
Cryptography Essentials
Blockchain Security Assumptions
Trustless Blockchain Networks
Securing Hyperledger Fabric
Decentralized Apps and Smart Contracts
Preventing Threats for DApps and Smart Contracts
Exploiting Blockchain as attack vector
Analyzing Privacy and GDPR Compliance issues

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort Birmingham
Sprache englisch
Maße 75 x 93 mm
Themenwelt Mathematik / Informatik Informatik Datenbanken
Informatik Theorie / Studium Kryptologie
ISBN-10 1-83864-648-5 / 1838646485
ISBN-13 978-1-83864-648-6 / 9781838646486
Zustand Neuware
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