SecureFLACF: Secure Federated Learning Access Control Framework with Blockchain-Infused Intrusion Detection System for IIoT

The industrial internet of things (IIoT) expanded fast as physical devices and systems were connected to the internet. However, this interconnectedness made IIoT systems vulnerable to hackers. Intrusion detection systems (IDSs) were put in place to detect and prevent such assaults. Nonetheless, attackers might circumvent IDSs by forging identities or interfering with recorded data. The article intended to improve IIoT security by achieving system confidentiality, integrity, availability, scalability, performance, and security. For IIoT security, the article developed a secure federated learning access control framework (SecureFLACF) linked with a blockchain-based IDS. SecureFLACF used blockchain to secure data collected by IDS, AES-256 encryption to secure stored data, zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) to validate user identities and manage data access, and a federated learning access control framework (FLACF) to train a machine learning model for intrusion detection. SecureFLACF developed as a viable solution for improving IIoT security, providing strong assurances for IDS data and access control using blockchain’s tamper-proof structure and AES-256 encryption. Furthermore, FLACF’s design allows private machine learning model training, ensuring data privacy as well as model fidelity. The framework’s usefulness was highlighted by its application in real-world circumstances, making it a cost-effective option for organisations of all sizes. This method not only strengthened IIoT systems against a wide range of cyber threats, but also stressed their dependability as a safeguard. SecureFLACF exhibited considerable promise for improving IIoT security across several dimensions by encapsulating practicability, cost-effectiveness, and dependability.