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Revolutionizing Automotive Security: Connected Vehicle Security Blockchain Solutions for Enhancing Physical Flow in the Automotive Supply Chain

by Khadija El Fellah^1,*, Ikram El Azami^2,*, Adil El Makrani², Habiba Bouijij³, Oussama El Azzouzy⁴

1 Laboratory of Research in Informatics, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, 14000, Morocco
2 Department of Informatics, Laboratory of Research in Informatics, Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, 14000, Morocco
3 SSLab ENSIAS, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, 10000, Morocco
4 LIS Lab, Faculty of Science Ain-Chock, Hassan II University, Casablanca, 20000, Morocco

* Corresponding Authors: Khadija El Fellah. Email: ; Ikram El Azami. Email:

(This article belongs to the Special Issue: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and 6G Convergence)

Computer Systems Science and Engineering 2025, 49, 99-122. https://doi.org/10.32604/csse.2024.057754

Received 27 August 2024; Accepted 08 November 2024; Issue published 03 January 2025

Abstract

The rapid growth of the automotive industry has raised significant concerns about the security of connected vehicles and their integrated supply chains, which are increasingly vulnerable to advanced cyber threats. Traditional authentication methods have proven insufficient, exposing systems to risks such as Sybil, Denial of Service (DoS), and Eclipse attacks. This study critically examines the limitations of current security protocols, focusing on authentication and data exchange vulnerabilities, and explores blockchain technology as a potential solution. Blockchain’s decentralized and cryptographically secure framework can significantly enhance Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication, ensure data integrity, and enable transparent, immutable transactions within the supply chain. Additionally, blockchain strengthens authentication, secures digital identities, and improves data sharing, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. Our contribution lies in the proposal to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with blockchain technology to further improve security by refining cryptographic methods, automating key management, and bolstering anomaly detection. Despite challenges related to computational complexity, latency, scalability, and regulatory concerns, the combination of blockchain, AI offers the transformative potential to enhance the security, transparency, and efficiency of connected vehicle systems and their supply chains.

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