Potential and Applications of Blockchain Technology for Ensuring Security in Cloud Networking Environments

Abstract

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative solution for enhancing security in cloud networking environments. This paper explores the potential and applications of blockchain technology in ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability in cloud networks. It discusses the core principles of blockchain, such as decentralization, immutability, and transparency, and how these principles can address security challenges in cloud networking. Through case studies and comparative analysis, the paper highlights practical applications, benefits, and limitations of blockchain in securing cloud environments, and suggests future research directions for integrating blockchain with cloud networking.