The Synergy of Blockchain and Cybersecurity: Building Trust in Digital Environments

The rapid expansion of digital ecosystems has intensified concerns about data security, privacy, and trust. Blockchain technology, characterized by its decentralized, immutable, and transparent nature, offers a transformative approach to strengthening cybersecurity. This paper examines the synergy between blockchain and cybersecurity, emphasizing how blockchain’s cryptographic foundations, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts can mitigate cyber threats, enhance authentication, and ensure data integrity. By analyzing emerging trends, challenges, and real-world applications, this study underscores the potential of blockchain to reinforce digital trust and resilience across diverse sectors. The findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on secure digital environments by proposing an integrated framework for blockchain-based cybersecurity solutions