Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Decentralization: The Transformative Potential of Blockchain Technology

Abstract

This paper explores the evolving paradigm of decentralized approaches to cybersecurity, with a specific focus on blockchain technology as a transformative solution. Our analysis reveals that while traditional cybersecurity measures continue to face growing challenges from increasingly sophisticated threats, blockchain-based frameworks offer promising alternatives by eliminating single points of failure, enhancing data integrity, and fostering trust in collaborative security environments. The research identifies significant gaps in current implementation strategies, particularly regarding consensus mechanism selection and scalability concerns, while proposing a novel conceptual framework for evaluating blockchain suitability across diverse cybersecurity applications.