Title: An analysis of secure software delivery validation using blockchain

Authors: B. Prabadevi; Mayank Kumar; Malathy Batumalay

Addresses: Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Technology Campus, Peenya, Bengaluru, India ' Microsoft, Bengaluru, 560103, India ' Faculty of Data Science and Information Technology, INTI International University, Malaysia

Abstract: Due to a lack of security in the supply chain of the software delivery process, the proposed method aims to address the challenges encountered during software delivery and mitigate the attack surface of software supply chain attacks. Blockchain technology establishes trust by verifying software packages and their developers, thereby achieving this goal, reducing the risk of executing malicious or compromised software. The proof of security is rooted in the immutable nature of blockchain. This feature provides a tamperproof record of software developers and the packages they publish, instilling a high level of trust in the verification process. The system holds the promise of a future where organisations can confidently verify the identity of software developers, allowing them to trust only the software from vendors they trust. When a tampered package enters the delivery process, the installation checks will promptly detect the compromise, leading to the failure of the attack chain.

Keywords: blockchain; software validation; identity; software delivery; supply chain.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCCBS.2026.153766

International Journal of Critical Computer-Based Systems, 2026 Vol.12 No.1, pp.21 - 44

Received: 27 Jul 2024
Accepted: 21 May 2025
Published online: 26 May 2026 *

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