Advancing IoT Network Communications with PBFT Consensus and ECC Authentication

This research proposes a novel security solution for IoT networks by integrating Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT) with Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). The approach aims to enhance authentication, ensure data integrity, and optimize resource use in resource-constrained environments. By combining ECC's lightweight cryptographic capabilities with PBFT's consensus model, the system achieves high performance, scalability, and robust fault tolerance, providing a secure framework for IoT communication. Key Words: PBFT, ECC, Lightweight, Authentication, Consensus