With the current rise in popularity of blockchain, more organizations are beginning to consider this technology to innovate their IT environments. With every new technology, security risks are amplified or diminished depending on its characteristics. This whitepaper provides a framework on the major security considerations to consider when adopting blockchain technologies. The framework was written to be used by decision makers in organizations that are planning to adopt blockchain technology. The framework is meant to be a high-level practical guide of the top security concerns an organization should consider when starting their own blockchain application or migrating a current application to this new environment. These considerations will offer organizations a strong base upon which to adopt blockchain technology and do so in a secure manner. With these 24 security recommendations, organizations can begin trusting this technology and find innovative ways to use it in their IT environments.
