Tag: Blockchain

January 31, 2024

Blockchain Capabilities, Economic Viability, and the Socio-Technical Environment

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Free Download Blockchain: Capabilities, Economic Viability, and the Socio-Technical Environment By Nils Braun-Dubler; Hans-Peter Gier; Tetiana Bulatnikova; Manuel Langhart; Manuela Merki; Florian Roth; Antoine Burret; Simon Perdrisat
2020 | 384 Pages | ISBN: 3728140163 | PDF | 9 MB
Blockchain is widely considered a new key technology. The Foundation for Technology Assessment (TA-SWISS) has proposed a comprehensive assessment of blockchain technologies. With this publication, TA-SWISS provides the much-needed social contextualisation of blockchain.The first, more technical part of the study takes an in-depth look at how blockchain functions and examines the economic potential of this technology. By analysing multiple real-world applications, the study sheds light on where the blockchain has advantages over traditional applications and where existing technologies continue to be the better solution.The second part of the study examines how blockchain became mainstream. It explores the origins of blockchain in the early history of information technology and computer networks. The study also reveals the impact blockchain has on industrial and public spaces. Finally, it discusses the social implications and challenges of blockchain against the background of a new socio-technical environment.

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January 26, 2024

Blockchain for Cybersecurity and Privacy (Internal Audit and IT Audit)

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Free Download Blockchain for Cybersecurity and Privacy (Internal Audit and IT Audit) By Yassine Maleh (editor)
2020 | 406 Pages | ISBN: 036734310X | PDF | 23 MB
Blockchain technology is defined as a decentralized system of distributed registers that are used to record data transactions on multiple computers. The reason this technology has gained popularity is that you can put any digital asset or transaction in the blocking chain, the industry does not matter. Blockchain technology has infiltrated all areas of our lives, from manufacturing to healthcare and beyond. Cybersecurity is an industry that has been significantly affected by this technology and may be more so in the future. Blockchain for Cybersecurity and Privacy: Architectures, Challenges, and Applications is an invaluable resource to discover the blockchain applications for cybersecurity and privacy. The purpose of this book is to improve the awareness of readers about blockchain technology applications for cybersecurity and privacy. This book focuses on the fundamentals, architectures, and challenges of adopting blockchain for cybersecurity. Readers will discover different applications of blockchain for cybersecurity in IoT and healthcare. The book also includes some case studies of the blockchain for e-commerce online payment, retention payment system, and digital forensics. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the most essential topics, including: Blockchain architectures and challenges Blockchain threats and vulnerabilities Blockchain security and potential future use cases Blockchain for securing Internet of Things Blockchain for cybersecurity in healthcare Blockchain in facilitating payment system security and privacy This book comprises a number of state-of-the-art contributions from both scientists and practitioners working in the fields of blockchain technology and cybersecurity. It aspires to provide a relevant reference for students, researchers, engineers, and professionals working in this particular area or those interested in grasping its diverse facets and exploring the latest advances on the blockchain for cybersecurity and privacy.

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January 26, 2024

Blockchain Driven Supply Chains and Enterprise Information Systems

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Free Download Blockchain Driven Supply Chains and Enterprise Information Systems by Abdelaziz Bouras, Ibrahim Khalil, Belaid Aouni
English | September 7, 2022 | ISBN: 3030961532 | 238 pages | MOBI | 9.21 Mb
Blockchain Driven Supply Chains and Enterprise Information Systems examines initiatives for blockchain implementation in supply chain management and the integration of blockchain technology with existing enterprise management applications. The authors aim to establish common ground to provide solutions and best practices in the supply chain field, while tackling the challenges faced when integrating blockchain in supply chain policy. Chapters address both design and implementation aspects of supply chain platforms and enterprise information systems, and provide real-world use cases and examples from industry that address the impacts of using blockchain in the modern supply chain.

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January 23, 2024

Blockchain for Hospitality and Tourism A Guide to the Future

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Free Download Blockchain for Hospitality and Tourism: A Guide to the Future by Dominika Duziak
English | August 31, 2023 | ISBN: 1484296354 | 176 pages | MOBI | 0.66 Mb
Learn blockchain in a simple, non-tech way and explore the different emerging technologies that open a world of opportunities in the space of tourism and hospitality. This book showcases examples of blockchain-based solutions implemented in different industries and connects them to use cases in hospitality and tourism (disintermediation, payments, loyalty programs, supply chain management, identity management etc.).

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January 20, 2024

The Quiet Crypto Revolution How Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Are Changing Our Lives

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Free Download The Quiet Crypto Revolution: How Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Are Changing Our Lives by Klaas Jung
English | August 8, 2023 | ISBN: 1484296265 | 182 pages | MOBI | 1.57 Mb
Crypto is going to change the world, and for those tired of confusing financial jargon and complicated technical terminology, look no further. This book demystifies the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology and explains in accessible language how it will affect your daily life.

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