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Securing Blockchain Networks like Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric

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Published in Apr 2020

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781838646486

Pages 244 pages

Edition 1st Edition

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Alessandro Parisi

Table of Contents (15) Chapters

Preface

Section 1: Blockchain Security Core Concepts

Introducing Blockchain Security and Attack Vectors

Cryptography Essentials

Blockchain Security Assumptions

Section 2: Architecting Blockchain Security

Trustless Blockchain Networks

Securing Hyperledger Fabric

Section 3: Securing Decentralized Apps and Smart Contracts

Decentralized Apps and Smart Contracts

Preventing Threats for DApps and Smart Contracts

Section 4: Preserving Data Integrity and Privacy

Exploiting Blockchain as an Attack Vector

Analyzing Privacy and GDPR Compliance Issues

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Summary

In this chapter, we introduced the basic concepts of the blockchain and provided a reference framework regarding the topics we will cover in the following chapters. In particular, we have looked at the mechanisms that govern the achievement of consensus and trust within the blockchain and the possible threats in terms of security.

In the next chapter, we will introduce the cryptographic fundamentals that are used in the blockchain and fully understand their cyber security implications.

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Authors (1)

Alessandro Parisi

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.

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