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Blockchain Technology in Higher Education: Opportunities, Applications, and Network Security Challenges

Title
Blockchain Technology in Higher Education: Opportunities, Applications, and Network Security Challenges
Creator
Kumar, Basant; Ali, Haider; Nassor, Issa; Sandeep, J.
Description
Blockchain technology has garnered attention beyond its origins in cryptocurrency, positioning itself as a robust solution to the security and administrative hurdles faced by higher education establishments. This paper delves into how the decentralized nature and unchangeable ledger of blockchain could enhance the management of academic records, bolster data security, and streamline administrative processes in institutions. In the contemporary era of digitization, higher education increasingly depends on digital platforms for record-keeping, offering advantages like accessibility and efficiency, yet also presenting susceptibilities to cyber threats. Conventional centralized databases are prone to tampering, breaches, and unauthorized entry, jeopardizing the confidentiality of student information. Blockchain emerges as a feasible remedy by furnishing cryptographic security that ensures the immutability and openness of data. This research scrutinizes blockchains potential to elevate the security of academic records, diminish fraud, and refine administrative workflows within establishments. It scrutinizes real-life cases and practical applications of blockchain to assess their efficacy in safeguarding student data and upholding academic honesty. Moreover, it tackles the challenges and apprehensions related to implementation that are vital for the successful integration by educational institutions. By addressing these issues, the research aids in elucidating how blockchain could enhance the record-keeping processes in higher education. It showcases blockchains capability to authenticate educational accomplishments adequately, thus safeguarding the reputation of institutions and fostering confidence in academic qualifications. Ultimately, this research pinpoints blockchain as an indispensable technology for modernizing school management and preserving the validity of educational information in an increasingly digital landscape. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025.
Source
Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies;Volume;435 SIST;pp.529-542
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Subject
Blockchain; Blockchain learning management system; Higher education; Interplanetary file system; Smart contracts
Coverage
Kumar B., Modern College of Business and Science, Muscat, Oman; Ali H., Modern College of Business and Science, Muscat, Oman; Nassor I., Modern College of Business and Science, Muscat, Oman; Sandeep J., Christ University, Bangalore, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 21903018; ISBN: 978-981962181-1;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Conference paper

Citation

Kumar, Basant; Ali, Haider; Nassor, Issa; Sandeep, J., “Blockchain Technology in Higher Education: Opportunities, Applications, and Network Security Challenges,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 19, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/25480.

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