Empowering smart city governance through decentralized blockchain solutions for security and privacy in IoT communications

Ahmad Anwar Zainuddin; Nurul Fadhilah Ahmad Muhammad; Amir Husaini Mohd Hasli; Nor Ani Jannah Ahmad Zaini; Nureen Batrisyia Balqis Karimudin; Hannah Sabrina Saiful Bahri; Muhamad Khaleesh Mirza Khairul Nizam; Saidatul Izyanie Kamarudin; Nasyitah Ghazalli

doi:10.31763/businta.v7i2.642

Authors

Ahmad Anwar Zainuddin International Islamic University Malaysia
Nurul Fadhilah Ahmad Muhammad International Islamic University Malaysia
Amir Husaini Mohd Hasli International Islamic University Malaysia
Nor Ani Jannah Ahmad Zaini International Islamic University Malaysia
Nureen Batrisyia Balqis Karimudin International Islamic University Malaysia
Hannah Sabrina Saiful Bahri International Islamic University Malaysia
Muhamad Khaleesh Mirza Khairul Nizam Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA Petaling Jaya
Saidatul Izyanie Kamarudin University Technology MARA (UiTM)
Nasyitah Ghazalli Research and Technology Thales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31763/businta.v7i2.642

Keywords:

Smart city, Urban issues, Security, Privacy

Abstract

This paper highlights the benefits and challenges of smart cities, which leverage technology to offer a wide range of services to citizens. While these services have the potential to greatly improve the quality of life in metropolitan areas, they also raise significant privacy and security concerns. The study emphasizes the need to employ "privacy by design" principles to ensure that personal data is protected throughout the entire lifecycle of data, and data owners have the self-control to manage their data according to their preferences. Smart contracts, built on blockchain technology, offer a secure and transparent way of conducting transactions, particularly in e-governance, and automating processes. By leveraging these technologies, smart cities can address the privacy and security challenges they face while continuing to offer cutting-edge services to their inhabitants. Ultimately, the study emphasizes the importance of a proactive approach to privacy and security in the development and implementation of smart cities.

Author Biographies

Nurul Fadhilah Ahmad Muhammad, International Islamic University Malaysia

Amir Husaini Mohd Hasli, International Islamic University Malaysia

Nor Ani Jannah Ahmad Zaini, International Islamic University Malaysia

Nureen Batrisyia Balqis Karimudin, International Islamic University Malaysia

Hannah Sabrina Saiful Bahri, International Islamic University Malaysia

Muhamad Khaleesh Mirza Khairul Nizam, Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA Petaling Jaya

Saidatul Izyanie Kamarudin, University Technology MARA (UiTM)

Nasyitah Ghazalli, Research and Technology Thales

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