A Secure Framework of Internet of Production for Data Exchange

The Internet of Production (IoP) is changing the manufacturing industry by helping companies work more efficiently, increase profits, and speed up product delivery. However, ensuring secure communication among different stakeholders in various supply chains is a major challenge that affects data sharing and collaboration. This study presents a strong framework that uses blockchain technology to improve secure communication among these stakeholders. The motivation for this research comes from the growing need for better security measures in the IoP, especially as the amount of data being exchanged increases. At the heart of this framework is a new algorithm designed to enhance both security and efficiency in data exchanges. Testing with the Automated Validation of Internet Security Protocols and Applications tool shows that the algorithm is safe from replay and man-in-themiddle attacks. Additionally, an analysis using the Burrows-Abadi-Needham method confirms that it provides mutual authentication among stakeholders. Performance analysis indicates that the algorithm achieves faster execution times ($\sim 18$ milliseconds) compared to existing methods, while its communication time is transitional ($\sim 5152$ bits), marking a significant improvement in the field. This work significantly contributes to the field by providing a secure and efficient solution for cross-domain communication in the IoP.