Name: Dr. Shahid Raza
Designation: Director Security Lab
Email: N/A
Affiliation: RISE Research Institute of Sweden(Formally SICS)
Country: Sweden
Talk Title: Blockchain and the Internet of Things – Gaps
Abstract: The future Internet will be an IPv6 network interconnecting traditional computers and a large number of smart objects or networks. This Internet of Things (IoT) will be the foundation of many services and our daily life will depend on its availability and reliable operations. IoT and Blockchain are two of the most hyped technologies. Though both technologies have their own strong spheres, their integration is envisioned as even more fascinating. This is true in many but not in all cases. The overemployment of Blockchain and its meaningless integration in many use cases is counterproductive. In addition to a few IoT-specific use cases (supply chain, healthcare, smart industry, etc.) Blockchain is largely targeted at enhancing IoT cybersecurity and democratic incorporation of IoT devices into ICT ecosystems. This talk will cover the integration of IoT and Blockchain and critically discuss different blockchain technologies targeted for IoT. It will also cover opportunities and research challenges in the IoT and Blockchain domains. A part of this talk will also cover cybersecurity research at the RISE Research Institutes of Sweden.