Abstract:

Telework has gained significant prominence in recent years, especially with the advent of the Industry 5.0, where automation, digitization, and connectivity play pivotal roles in transforming industries. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated the adoption of telework, making it essential to examine its implications for cybersecurity within the context of Industry 5.0. This paper explores the relationship between telework adoption, cybersecurity, and the context of Industry 5.0, with a specific focus on the potential role of blockchain technology. Telework has transformed the traditional workplace, enabling remote work and flexibility. However, it introduces new cybersecurity risks, including network vulnerabilities, endpoint security concerns, and data privacy issues. Industry 5.0, characterized by digitization, automation, and connectivity, further complicates the cybersecurity landscape for telework environments. We analyze the implications of blockchain in securing telework environments, including authentication, data integrity, and fraud detection. We also explore the integration of blockchain with machine learning. Furthermore, we discuss the potential applications of blockchain in optimizing workforce management, productivity analysis, and secure communications within telework settings. We find that our proposal is a promising approach to be implemented to increase security in teleworking scenarios.