Blockchain-Enabled Cybersecurity for Supply Chain Integrity and Transparency

Abstract

The global supply chain ecosystem is undergoing a rapid transformation, marked by digital integration and growing complexity. However, this evolution has led to increasing cybersecurity risks, making it imperative to adopt innovative technologies for safeguarding data, ensuring traceability, and guaranteeing transactional integrity. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized architecture and immutable ledger, offers a viable solution for enhancing cybersecurity within supply chains. Through theoretical modeling and experimental validation using simulated blockchain-based systems, the study demonstrates how blockchain enhances data integrity, mitigates insider threats, and ensures end-to-end visibility. The results affirm that blockchain-enabled systems can effectively counteract tampering, improve authentication, and establish trust across multi-tiered supplier networks. This research contributes a detailed framework that can be adapted by organizations seeking to leverage blockchain for secure and transparent supply chain operations.