Understand Cybersecurity fundamentals and protect your Blockchain systems for a scalable and secured automation KEY FEATURES Ê Understand the fundamentals of Cryptography and Cybersecurity and the fundamentals of Blockchain and their role in securing the various facets of automation. Also understand threats to Smart contracts and Blockchain systems. Understand areas where blockchain and cybersecurity superimpose to create amazing problems to solve. A dedicated part of the book on Standards and Frameworks allows you to be industry-ready in information security practices to be followed in an organization. Learn the very lucrative areas of Smart Contract Security, Auditing, and Testing in Blockchain. Finish to build a career in cybersecurity and blockchain by being Industry 4.0 ready. DESCRIPTIONÊ As this decade comes to a closure, we are looking at, what we like to call, an Industry 4.0. This era is expected to see radical changes in the way we work and live, due to huge leaps and advancements with technologies such as Blockchain and Quantum Computing. This calls for the new age workforce to be industry-ready, which essentially means an understanding of the core fields of Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing is becoming imperative. This book starts with a primer on the ÒEssentials of CybersecurityÓ. This part allows the reader to get comfortable with the concepts of cybersecurity that are needed to gain a deeper understanding of the concepts to follow. The next part gives a similar primer on the ÒEssentials of BlockchainÓ. These two parts at the beginning of the book allow this book to be easily followed by beginners as well. The following parts delve into the concepts, where we see a ÒSuperimposition of Cybersecurity and BlockchainÓ, and the concepts and situations where we may see and understand amazing problems that systems in the current world face day in and day out. This book puts immense emphasis on helping the reader know about the Standards and Frameworks needed to be put in place to make an organization work seamlessly. Towards the end, a part dedicated to Smart Contract Security, Auditing, and Testing in Blockchain provides knowledge about what is one of the most lucrative career options and has vital importance in the field of Blockchain. Conclusively, the book tries well to make the reader ÒIndustry 4.0-readyÓ, helping them in traversing through the upcoming decade of significant career options. Ê WHAT WILL YOU LEARNÊ By the end of the book, you should be able to understand the gravity of the concepts involved in technologies like Blockchain and Cybersecurity, with an acute understanding of the areas, such as Quantum Computing, which affect the technologies. You will also know about the tools used in Smart Contract Auditing and Testing in Blockchain. You should be able to make a career in blockchain and associated technologies going forward. WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊÊ This book is meant for everyone who wishes to build a career in blockchain and/or cybersecurity. The book doesnÕt assume prior knowledge on any of the topics; hence a beginner from any diverse field might definitely give these technologies a try by reading this book. The book is divided into parts that take the reader seamlessly from beginner concepts to advanced practices prevalent in the industry. No prior programming experience is assumed either. Familiarity with the basic web technologies would help, though it is not mandatory to follow this book. Table of Contents Preface Introduction Why Did We Write This Book? Part 1. Essentials of Cryptography Introduction Chapter 1: Cryptography Techniques Introduction Key Length Key Management Algorithmic Principles Usage Chapter 2: Cryptography Protocols Introduction Basic Components of Cryptographic Protocols Security Applications of Cryptographic Protocols Categories of Cryptographic Protocols Chapter 3: Algorithms and Modes Introduction Behind the Scene Mathematics Block Ciphers Stream Ciphers One-Way Hash Functions Public-Key Algorithms Symmetric Key Distribution using Symmetric Encryption Symmetric Key Distribution using Asymmetric Encryption Distribution of Public Keys X.509 Certificates Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI) Cryptographic Attacks Key-Exchange Algorithms Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) Digital Signatures With Encryption Data Encryption Standard (DES) Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) Message Digest Algorithms (MD5) Rivest, Shamir, Adleman (RSA) Zero-Knowledge Proofs Elliptical Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) Probabilistic Encryption Quantum Cryptography Part 2. Essentials of Blockchain Introduction What is Blockchain? The Need for Decentralization Demystifying Disintermediation Principles in Blockchain Architectures Chapter 4: Introduction: Distributed Consensus & Consensus Mechanisms Proof of Work (PoW) Proof of Stake (PoS) Proof of Elapsed Time (PoET) Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) and Variants Federated Byzantine Agreement Ripple Consensus Protocol Algorithm Stellar Consensus Protocol Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) Chapter 5: Types of Blockchain Public Blockchain Private Blockchain Federated or Permissioned Blockchain Chapter 6: Key Considerations for Blockchain Implementations Scalability Interoperability Sustainability Contracts Currency Application Chapter 7 : Strategic Roadmap for Digital Enterprise Adoption Convergence of Principles Legacy of Cypherpunks Digital Enterprise Use Cases Digital Transformation Perspective Decentralized Operating Models Prominent Trust Patterns Major Challenges and Constraints Chapter 8: Blockchain Ð The New Generation Tool for Cybersecurity Blockchain with Turin Complete State Machine Private and Consortium/Permissioned BlockchainsÊ Overview of Security Tools in Blockchain Vulnerabilities in Blockchain Security Challenges to the Growth of Blockchain Eco-system Part 3: The Superimposition of Blockchain and Cybersecurity Chapter 9: Cyberattack Prevention Strategies Evolution of Security Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Deception Technology Cyberthreat Intelligence (CTI) Deploying Blockchain-based DDoS Chapter 10: Blockchain-based Security Mechanisms Blockchain-based DNS Alternatives Public Key Cryptography PKI Components and Functions Decentralizing the PKI System Deploying Blockchain-based PKI Identity Mechanisms Multi-Factor Authentication with Blockchain Blockchain-based Interaction Model for Security Chapter 11: Threats for Blockchain systems Cyberthreats with Public and Permissioned Blockchains Major Potential Attacks on Blockchain Networks Chapter 12: Practical Implementations and Use Cases IBM ADEPT Platform Digital Identity as a Distributed Data Structure Cyber-liability Management: A Connected Car Use Case A Smart Home Security Implementation Use Case Chapter 13: Security in Popular Public Blockchain Networks Project in Discussion: Corda Point-to-Point TLS-encrypted Communications Security using Notary Trust Pluggable Consensus Mechanism Chapter 14: Cryptography as a Digital Labor for the Integration of Distributed Finance New Generation Payment Infrastructure Powering Secure Global Finance Libra JP Money Ripple Stellar Lumens Part 4: Standards and Frameworks Chapter 15: ISO 27001 ISO 27001 Introduction Scope Terms and Definitions Structure Information Security Policies Organization of Information Security Human Resource Security Asset Management Access Control Cryptography Physical and Environmental Security Operations Security Communications Security Supplier Relationships Information Security Incident Management Implementation of ISO 27001 in Organizations Chapter 16: NIST Introduction to NIST and HIPAA HIPAA Security Rule NIST and its role in Information Security A Framework for Managing Risk HIPAA Risk Assessment Requirements Part 5: Smart Contract Security, Auditing and Testing in Blockchain Chapter 17: Smart Contract Auditing Why is a Security Audit Necessary Types of Smart Contracts Smart Contract Vulnerabilities and Known Attacks Ownership Attack Re-entrancy Attack Underflow and Overflow Attacks Short Address Attack Storage Injection Vulnerability Risks in ICO Crowdfunding Smart Contracts An Ideal Audit Process Chapter 18: Testing in Blockchain Blockchain Attacks Network Attacks User Wallet Attacks Transaction Verification Mechanism Attacks Mining Pool Attacks Security Testing Phases in Blockchain Testing Framework Quality Issues in Blockchain Practices and Governing Mechanisms Popular Tools for Testing Part 6: Blockchain Power Automation for Industry 4.0 Chapter 19: Risks posed by the ÔSmartÕ Economy ParadigmsÊ Zigbee Chain Reaction Attack Controlling Drones through Blockchain for Security & Auditing Securing Robots through Blockchain Secured Access and Management of Automobiles using Blockchain ÊÊ ÊChapter 20: Summary & Conclusion: ÊA Safer and Secure World with Blockchain-based Solutions

The advent of Industry Revolution 5.0 has brought unprecedented challenges to supply chain management, compromising the effectiveness, transparency, and security of operations. Traditional methods of transaction management and data sharing prove inadequate in this complex landscape, necessitating a comprehensive solution. Editors Mustafa Khan, Naveed R. Khan, and Arsalan Ghouri present Achieving Secure and Transparent Supply Chains With Blockchain Technology, an edited collection that offers a groundbreaking solution. This book provides a thorough overview of blockchain technology and its potential to enhance supply chain efficiency, security, and resilience. By leveraging its decentralized and secure platform, blockchain emerges as a transformative technology capable of revolutionizing supply chain management. With a focus on contemporary theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical findings, this book equips academics, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, professionals, and students with the knowledge needed to harness the power of blockchain technology in supply chain management. Covering diverse topics such as traceability, resilience, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, it explores the wide-ranging applications of blockchain in achieving secure and transparent supply chains. Achieving Secure and Transparent Supply Chains With Blockchain Technology serves as an indispensable resource for individuals involved in the field, offering a comprehensive guide to unlock the potential of secure and transparent supply chains in the digital age. With its forward-thinking approach and diverse perspectives, this book paves the way for a future where blockchain technology revolutionizes the management of supply chains.

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From award-winning author Daniel Fox comes a ravishingly written epic of revolution and romance set in a world where magic is found in stone and in water, in dragons and in men–and in the chains that bind them. Deposed by a vicious usurper, a young emperor flees with his court to the small island of Taishu. There, with a dwindling army, a manipulative mother, and a resentful population–and his only friend a local fishergirl he takes as a concubine–he prepares for his last stand. In the mountains of Taishu, a young miner finds a huge piece of jade, the potent mineral whose ingestion can gift the emperor with superhuman attributes. Setting out to deliver the stone to the embattled emperor, Yu Shan finds himself changing into something more than human, something forbidden. Meanwhile, a great dragon lies beneath the strait that separates Taishu from the mainland, bound by chains that must be constantly renewed by the magic of a community of monks. When the monks are slaughtered by a willful pirate captain, a maimed slave assumes the terrible burden of keeping the dragon subdued. If he should fail, if she should rise free, the result will be slaughter on an unimaginable scale. Now the prisoner beneath the sea and the men and women above it will shatter old bonds of loyalty and love and forge a common destiny from the ruins of an empire.

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This report offers insights into the risks and vulnerabilities of the supply chains of medicines and medical devices. Policy options to anticipate and mitigate risks of shortages of medicines and medical devices, both routinely and in the context of severe crises, are analysed. Most importantly, the report shows that strengthening the long-term resilience of medical supply chains requires collaborative approaches that balance measures best undertaken by the private sector with those more appropriately managed by governments or supranationally.

Integrating Intelligence and Sustainability in Supply Chains is a comprehensive research guide that delves into the realm of sustainable and smart supply chains. With a focus on bridging the gap between intelligence and sustainability, this book provides a valuable resource for graduate students in business, management, industrial engineering, and industrial ecology. It serves as a unifying platform for researchers across various domains, including operations management, industrial ecology, industrial strategy, risk management, and life cycle assessment, who are passionate about sustainable and smart supply chains. This book offers a wealth of groundbreaking insights from renowned scholars and field experts. It serves as a theoretical and conceptual foundation for environmental researchers seeking a business, policy, or industry perspective. By addressing the key issues at the intersection of operations management and environmental and social responsibility, the book presents a novel approach to mitigating negative impacts and aligning logistics with sustainability and digitalization requirements. Structured in a modular format, this book allows readers to explore specific current topics relevant to their interests. It covers a wide range of subjects, such as measuring environmental impacts, transforming supply chains to meet sustainability challenges, business models for sustainable logistics, and integrative business strategies. Furthermore, the book addresses emerging technologies like big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), exploring their applications in supply chain management.