11Blockchain for Safety of Internet of Vehicles in Smart Transportation

Amit Kumar Tyagi1*, Shabnam Kumari2, Muthumeenakshi Rajasekaran3 and Shrikant Tiwari4

1Department of Fashion Technology, National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, Delhi, India

2Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

3REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli Yelahanka, Bangalore, India

4School of Computing Science and Engineering (SCSE), Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into transportation systems has given rise to the concept of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) in smart transportation. IoV holds the potential to enhance road safety, traffic efficiency, and overall transportation management. However, the increased connectivity of vehicles also introduces new challenges related to security and privacy. This section delves into the exploration of blockchain technology as a robust solution for ensuring the security of the Internet of Vehicles. Renowned for its decentralized and tamper-resistant attributes, blockchain provides a secure and transparent framework for managing the vast amounts of data generated by interconnected vehicles. The immutability of blockchain safeguards data integrity preventing unauthorized access and tampering. In the IoV context, this translates to a reliable ...

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