Recently, the global standards project meeting organized by IEEESA (International Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association) was held online. At this meeting, the "Blockchain-Based Zero Trust Framework Standard for the Internet of Things", which was submitted by Sichuan Changhong Electronics Holding Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Changhong Holdings"), was unanimously approved after full discussion by international experts at the meeting. The project was formally established, which is also the world’s first international standard for “blockchain + IoT security”.
After the implementation of this standard, relevant parties will build a trustful Internet through the promotion of the zero-trust framework of the Internet of Things based on blockchain, and realize the application of blockchain technology in the industrial Internet, smart homes, smart health, and smart homes. The implementation of applications in major scenarios such as cities will help accelerate the digital transformation and high-quality innovative development of my country's real economy.
Breaking through key bottlenecks
Accelerating smart home applications
It is understood that the "Blockchain-based Zero Trust Framework Standard for the Internet of Things" proposed this time, It is the first standard proposal launched by the Blockchain Empowering IoT Security Working Group under the IEEEC/BDL Computer Association Blockchain and Distributed Accounting Standards Committee.
“This standard will be the first to propose technical ideas at the standard level to use blockchain technology to build a zero-trust security system for the Internet of Things, and provide a replicable and scalable distributed trust core technology framework for native applications of the Internet of Things. , to reduce the technical threshold and application cost of the Internet of Things security system and break through the key bottlenecks in technological innovation and application development in the industry," said a relevant person from Changhong Holdings.
The security flaw of the Internet of Things lies in the lack of a mutual trust mechanism between devices. All devices need to be checked with the data in the Internet of Things center. Once the database collapses, it will cause great harm to the entire Internet of Things. Big damage. The distributed network structure of the blockchain allows devices to maintain unique knowledge without the need for verification with the center. In this way, even if one or more nodes are breached, the data of the overall network system is still reliable and safe.
"The standardization of this framework will promote the healthy development of IoT applications, provide a trust foundation for the IoT ecosystem, and benefit all participants and stakeholders." Changhong said.
Tang Bo, chief scientist of Changhong Information Security Laboratory, believes that the combination of blockchain and the Internet of Things will give security and new vitality to the business model in the smart home field.
In the Internet of Things scenario represented by smart homes and the industrial Internet, tens of billions and an ever-growing number of Internet of Things devices (IoT) are changing the existing network structure and traditional boundaries. The security model is being challenged. The interconnection between heterogeneous and heterogeneous master devices requires the establishment of a safe and trustworthy collaboration mechanism. Therefore, it is urgent to develop a unified framework to deal with the large number of security and trust challenges in the Internet of Things. Achieve end-to-end security and trustworthiness of the Internet of Things.
“Breaking the original isolated individuals, blockchain + IoT technology can realize a distributed collaborative network. Connect various smart home manufacturers, home appliance terminal platforms and regulatory agencies in the form of blockchain nodes , realizing the true interconnection of all things, solving key bottlenecks and core pain points, and also enhancing the prosperity and compatibility of the smart home ecosystem," said Hong Shibin, founder of Yuecheng Co., Ltd.
Major General Ding, founder of Ding Technology, believes that “Anyone, thing, or thing that wants to access the network needs to undergo strict verification to build a security barrier for the Internet of Things. This is in a future of ‘Internet of Everything’ , is very necessary. The introduction of the standard can more clearly guide the application of the 'zero trust principle' in the field of Internet of Things, strengthen the feasibility and security of interconnection, and help the scale of smart homes to grow faster. "
"For a long time, Chinese companies have been keen on product production and neglected the formulation of standards, causing Chinese products to encounter many technical barriers in their global expansion. This time, Changhong and other companies took the lead in formulating global standards. The first 'Blockchain + Internet of Things Security' international standard has enhanced the ability of Chinese companies to participate in the formulation of global standards. New technologies require relevant standards to guide the development of related ecological industries.
Regarding the industrial ecology and globalization of new technologies, their huge commercial potential requires relevant standards to guide the development of related ecological industries. Chinese companies are already at the forefront, which shows that Chinese traditional companies are in the process of improving standards, product technology, and product barriers. Construction-wise, its awareness has grown. " Zhou Xibing, a researcher at the Chinese Local Enterprise Soft Power Research Center, said.
Comprehensive layout of Internet of Things applications
Give direction to the digital transformation of enterprises
Blockchain Internet of Things is A concept promoted by the ITU standards organization. In early 2017, ITU-T established the SG20 standards group, which is responsible for the formulation of standards for the Internet of Things and its application in smart cities and communities. The leading domestic companies are China Unicom, ZTE, and China Information Technology. p>
This is the first time that a home appliance company has taken the lead.
In recent years, Changhong Holdings has accelerated its transformation and upgrading based on the Internet and the Internet of Things. In 2018, it established an information security lighthouse laboratory to implement a comprehensive layout. Development of blockchain standards for Internet of Things applications.
Tang Bo said that the laboratory will be committed to promoting the development and release of this standard and soliciting blockchain application research, testing consulting and engineering practice in the field of Internet of Things. Relevant enterprises, industry associations, universities, scientific research institutes, and service organizations are preparing to establish a blockchain-enabled IoT security standards working group to develop standards related to the integration and innovation of blockchain and IoT security.
“The intelligent transformation of traditional enterprises generally faces the dilemma of high R&D costs, low production efficiency, and insufficient operational capabilities. The current results of Changhong's transformation towards the Internet of Things show that it has blazed its own path in intelligent transformation. Changhong’s AIoT strategy is not only promoting its own transformation, but also empowering external parties to promote industrial upgrading. Overall, Changhong's transformation and upgrading has made obvious progress: on the C-side, Changhong's smart home solutions are constantly improving; on the B-side, Changhong has won multiple industry championships, such as Internet of Things modules, rail transit power supplies, etc. "Major General Ding, founder of Ding Technology, said.
"With the popularization of 5G, the Internet of Everything has entered the transformation track of traditional enterprises, and the construction of new business models has become a step in the upgrading and transformation of traditional home appliance giant manufacturing enterprises. tuyere. In this transformation, Changhong takes advantage of its traditional manufacturing advantages and the needs of the new era. The international standard of ‘Blockchain + Internet of Things Security’ jointly formulated by Changhong will enhance Changhong’s own competitive advantage. " Zhou Xibing believes.
The implementation of relevant standards is also of great significance.
The vertical field applications of blockchain IoT involve many fields: industrial manufacturing, networked driverless cars, Transportation, public transportation technology facilities and smart cities, financial services and insurance, home and commercial property management, smart contracts, retail, etc.
"In the future, home appliance giants will be engaged in industrial manufacturing, autonomous driving, and intelligence. Cities and other fields have become important supports and even leaders, and they are playing an irreplaceable role. "Hu Qimu, a senior researcher at China Steel Economic Research Institute, said.
Major General Ding believes: "From a long-term development perspective, the industries and fields that this standard can affect will be quite broad. After all, 'materials' The Internet itself should be ubiquitous in future production and life. In the short term, this standard will mainly provide standards and direction for the development of smart homes, smart wearables, and smart travel industries, as well as the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry.
(Editor Qiao Chuanchuan)