Integration of Blockchain-Driven Access Control in Cloud Manufacturing for Ensuring Secure Data Exchange and Intellectual Property Protection

The integration of blockchain-driven access control in cloud manufacturing presents a transformative approach to securing data exchange and protecting intellectual property within distributed industrial environments. This paper explores how blockchain technology, with its decentralized and immutable ledger capabilities, can enhance traditional access control mechanisms by utilizing smart contracts to enforce transparent and tamper-proof policies. By enabling secure data sharing among multiple stakeholders, blockchain addresses critical challenges such as unauthorized access, data tampering, and intellectual property infringement. Furthermore, the study discusses the practical implications, benefits, and challenges of adopting blockchain-based access control, highlighting its potential to foster trust and collaboration while maintaining stringent security standards in cloud manufacturing ecosystems.