Explore a conference talk from Conf42 IoT 2023 that delves into the application of blockchain technology for secure and immutable firmware updates. Learn about the challenges in over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, understand the fundamentals of blockchain, and discover why it's an ideal solution for enhancing security in IoT devices. Gain insights into implementing blockchain for firmware updates, including choosing the right blockchain implementation and creating RESTful APIs for smart contracts. Examine resilience against denial-of-service attacks and witness a hackathon demo showcasing the practical application of these concepts. Perfect for IoT developers, security professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of blockchain and IoT security.
Leveraging Blockchain for Secure and Immutable Firmware Updates
Overview
Syllabus
intro
preamble
about swapnil
some stats
problem
how ota works
4 steps
challenges in ota firmware updates
the need for blockchain
what is blockchain
why blockchain
implementation: choosing a blockchain implementation
restful api's for smart contract
resilience against attacks: denial-of-service attack
sources
hackaton demo
do you have any questions?
Taught by
Conf42
