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Enhancing data security in SAP-enabled healthcare systems with cryptography and digital signatures using blockchain technology

Sonali Shwetapadma Rath1* ,  Prabhudev Jagadeesh M P2
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1 Department of Computer Science & EngineeringJSS Academy of Technical EducationBengaluru, Visvesveraya Technological University, Belagavi-590018
2 JSSATE-B Campus, Dr Vishnuvardhan Road,Uttarahalli-Kengeri Main Road, Srinivaspura-Post, Bengaluru-560060
IJOSI 2024 , 8(1), 36–47; https://doi.org/10.6977/IJoSI.202403_8(1).0004
Submitted: 30 September 2023 | Revised: 18 January 2024 | Accepted: 19 January 2024 | Published: 22 February 2024
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Abstract

As the healthcare industry adopts more digital technologies, guaranteeing the security and privacy of sensitive patient data becomes increasingly important. Traditional centralized authentication solutions leave cyber threats and unauthorized access vulnerable. In response, the research demonstrates a novel strategy to improving data security and authentication in a SAP-enabled healthcare system by leveraging encryption and blockchain technol-ogies. The research paper discusses the development and integration of a blockchain-based decentralized identity management system within the SAP platform. Each healthcare entity, including patients, doctors, and administra-tors, is given a distinct digital identity that is protected by using base 64 activity through DocuSign protects in SAP platform. The benefits of the proposed solution are assessed using a complete security analysis that measures data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A comparison of DocuSign and SignEasy reveals DocuSign's superior performance in timestamp accuracy and document delivery speed. Its precision and reliability ensure document verificationaccuracy, while its streamlined workflow and advanced infrastructure expedite document processing, making it an ideal choice for businesses.

Keywords
SAP platform
Digital signature
Block chain technology
Security
Healthcare system
cyberattacks
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