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title: "Is Blockchain the Future Front Lines of Cyber Security for the IoT Future?"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/is-blockchain-the-future-front-lines-of-cyber-security-for-the-iot-future/"
date: "2016-08-12T01:27:21+00:00"
section: "Hardware/Network"
tags:
  - "Hardware Security"
  - "Internet of Things"
  - "Network Security"
source: "huffingtonpost.in"
source_url: "http://www.huffingtonpost.in/entry/is-blockchain-the-future-_b_11398600"
---

# Is Blockchain the Future Front Lines of Cyber Security for the IoT Future?

August 12, 2016 · Reported by huffingtonpost.in

> Blockchain is essentially a continuously growing record or ledger of digital events that is shared among many different parties. It can only be updated by a consensus of the majority of the participants in the system and cannot be altered or erased once entered. In essence, Blockchain is a permanent record that cannot be corrupted. Blockchain removes the need for trust in any third party, as every device involved in the public ledger must work to reach a consensus.

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**Tags:** [Hardware Security](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/hardware-security/) · [Internet of Things](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/internet-of-things/) · [Network Security](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/network-security/)