A Blockchain Platform in Connected Medical-Device Environments: Trustworthy technology to guard against cyberthreats

Abstract

For consumer-oriented medical devices, the issues of rising cybersecurity threats and the need of end users to maintain control lead to a search for effective solutions. This article presents a blockchain framework for consumer-oriented medical devices aiming at added value, including immutability, auditability, and accountability in processes such as user-device binding, registration, maintenance, and alerting. The proposed solution implements a set of smart contracts (SC) to deliver more secure services in smart-home environments.