As the word suggest blockchain is nothing but big blocks of data that can’t be hacked easily. or in other terms it is the system of recording the information in way that makes it difficult or impossible to change ,hack or cheat the system.
Blockchain security is risk management system for blockchain networks, using cyber security frame works, assurance services and best practice to reduce risks against attacks and fraud.
Blockchain is the one which is most preferred in cryptocurrency, cyber security. Even Microsoft, Goggle, the largest company IBM do have blockchain.
Blockchain technology enables decentralization through the participation of members across a distributed network. There is no single point of failure and a single user cannot change the record of transactions. However, blockchain technologies differ in some critical security aspect.
HOW DOES BLOCKCHAIN WORKS..
1.Transaction data
2. Chaining the blocks (with a hash)
3.How the signature (hash) is created
4.When does the signature qualify, and who signs a block?
5.How does this make the blockchain immutable?
6.How is the blockchain governed? Who determines the rules?
7.Where does this leave cryptocurrencies?
WHAT KEEPS YOUR TRANSACTION DATA SAFE..
The records on a blockchain are secured through cryptography. Network participants have their own private keys that are assigned to the transactions they make and act as a personal digital signature.
If a record is altered, the signature will become invalid and the peer network will know right away that something has happened. Early notification is crucial to preventing further damage.
There has been some debate about whether this means smaller blockchain networks could be vulnerable to attack, but a verdict hasn’t been reached. In any case, the bigger your network is, the more tamper-resistant your blockchain will be.
Blockchain do have types as public and private
Public Blockchain:
Public blockchains are public, and anyone can join them and validate transactions. Bitcoin and Ethereum are well-known examples of a public blockchain.
Private Blockchain:
Private blockchains are restricted and usually limited to business networks. A single entity, or consortium, controls membership. Ripple (XRP) and Hyperledger are best examples of private blockchain.
FRAUDSTERS ATTACK ON BLOCKCHAIN:
Phishing attacks: Phishing is a scamming attempt to attain a user’s credentials
Routing attacks: In a routing attack, blockchain participants typically can’t see the threat, so everything looks normal.
Sybil attacks: In a Sybil attack, hackers create and use many false network identities to flood the network and crash the system.
51% attacks: Private blockchains are not vulnerable to 51% attacks.
BLOCKCHAIN SECURITY TIPS AND BEST PRACTICES
Blockchain security ensures that the blocks are all secured and also the data is also on the safer side.
When establishing a private blockchain, ensure that it’s deployed in a secure, resilient infrastructure. Poor underlying technology choices for business needs and processes can lead to data security risks through their vulnerabilities.
- Enforce security controls that are unique to blockchain
- Apply conventional security controls
- Enforce business controls for blockchain
The small video which easily explains about the blockchain.
SUMMARY..
According my point of view learning Blockchain brings lots of interest in students and also in this technical world Blockchain is the one which has most demand when compared to other technologies. and also having knowledge and working on it may build lots of interest to words other techies like machine learning ,android app development, web development many other.
