Distributed Ledger for Cybersecurity: Issues and Challenges in Railways

The railway is a complex technical system of systems in a multi-stakeholder environment. The implementation of digital technologies is essential for achieving operational excellence and addressing stakeholders’ needs and requirements in relation to the railways. Digitalization is highly dependent on...

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Main Authors: Amit Patwardhan, Adithya Thaduri, Ramin Karim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/18/10176
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Summary:The railway is a complex technical system of systems in a multi-stakeholder environment. The implementation of digital technologies is essential for achieving operational excellence and addressing stakeholders’ needs and requirements in relation to the railways. Digitalization is highly dependent on an appropriate digital infrastructure provided through proper information logistics, whereas cybersecurity is critical for the overall security and safety of the railway systems. However, it is important to understand the various issues and challenges presented by governance, business, and technical requirements. Hence, this paper is the first link in the chain to explore, understand, and address such requirements. The purpose of this paper is to identify aspects of distributed ledgers and to provide a taxonomy of issues and challenges to develop a secure and resilient data sharing framework for railway stakeholders.
ISSN:2071-1050