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This study intends to answer the question of the benefits of using blockchain to improve the implementation of a zero trust security model in the context of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). First, we examine the concept of zero trust security and its potential to revolutionize security in the IoMT landscape. Then, through an analysis of related research on the intersection of zero trust and blockchain, we discuss the potential advantages of a decentralized zero trust model based on blockchain technology. Finally, we provide recommendations and insights into future trends for the implementation and enhancement of the decentralized zero trust model. This research will offer cybersecurity researchers and professionals who are interested in adopting zero trust security in IoT intuitive insights into the principles, requirements, and recommendations that foster a defense-in-depth strategy.
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Boughdiri, M., Abdellatif, T., Guegan, C.G. (2024). How Does Blockchain Enhance Zero Trust Security in IoMT?. In: Mosbah, M., et al. Advances in Model and Data Engineering in the Digitalization Era. MEDI 2023. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 2071. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55729-3_15
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