Integration of IoT and Blockchain for Business Data Security

Abstract

The background of this study is based on the growing reliance of businesses on digital data driven by digital transformation, which demands higher standards of data security and transparency. The IoT and Blockchain are recognized as key technologies that can address these issues, yet empirical research exploring their combined roles remains limited. The objective of this research is to examine the role of the IoT in strengthening business data security, the role of Blockchain in enhancing data transparency, and the effect of integrating both technologies on business data management. This study adopts a quantitative approach, with data gathered through questionnaires distributed to business practitioners who have implemented digital technologies. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods and simple inferential analysis to identify relationships among the research variables. The results show that the IoT positively influences business data security through real time monitoring, while Blockchain improves data transparency and integrity through its immutable recording mechanism. Moreover, the integration of the Internet of Things and Blockchain produces a stronger impact on data security and transparency compared to their individual use. The study concludes that the adoption and integration of the Internet of Things and Blockchain provide effective strategies for organizations to enhance business data security and transparency, while also fostering stakeholder trust and supporting business sustainability in the digital era.