Cyber Vulnerabilities in Blockchain Electronic Health Records: An In-Depth Threat Analysis

Marija Brkic, Horia Stefan Dinu, Alida Mirkovic, Alma Sabirovic, Sajjad Khan, Davor Svetinovic

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    Abstract

    The rapid evolution of information systems and the surge in data generation and dissemination have fostered the emergence of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Specifically, blockchain-enabled EHRs are revolutionizing modern healthcare by centralizing patient data promoting transparency, accessibility, and interoperability. However, amidst increasing cyberattacks on healthcare institutions, the security of these EHRs is a critical concern. Existing research predominantly focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating blockchain technology into EHRs, leaving a noticeable gap in analyzing specific threats. Our study bridges this gap by leveraging a hybrid threat modeling methodology, integrating attack tree models with an exhaustive review of existing literature on threats to blockchain-based standardized EHRs. This approach has identified and organized 26 unique threats into an attack tree. Each threat is elaborated upon and discussed within the context of the Blockchain EHRs.

    Original languageBritish English
    Title of host publication2023 IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, International Conference on Cloud and Big Data Computing, International Conference on Cyber Science and Technology Congress, DASC/PiCom/CBDCom/CyberSciTech 2023
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages784-791
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Electronic)9798350304602
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2023
    Event2023 IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, 2023 International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, 2023 International Conference on Cloud and Big Data Computing, 2023 International Conference on Cyber Science and Technology Congress, DASC/PiCom/CBDCom/CyberSciTech 2023 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Duration: 14 Nov 202317 Nov 2023

    Publication series

    Name2023 IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, International Conference on Cloud and Big Data Computing, International Conference on Cyber Science and Technology Congress, DASC/PiCom/CBDCom/CyberSciTech 2023

    Conference

    Conference2023 IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing, 2023 International Conference on Pervasive Intelligence and Computing, 2023 International Conference on Cloud and Big Data Computing, 2023 International Conference on Cyber Science and Technology Congress, DASC/PiCom/CBDCom/CyberSciTech 2023
    Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
    CityAbu Dhabi
    Period14/11/2317/11/23

    Keywords

    • Attack Trees
    • Blockchain
    • Electronic Health Records
    • Threat Modeling

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