Đề án Thạc sĩ: Nghiên cứu xây dựng tiêu chuẩn an toàn và bảo mật cho ví mềm dùng trong hệ thống blockchain phục vụ định danh phi tập trung và bảo mật

The burgeoning landscape of blockchain technology has ushered in a paradigm shift in managing digital identities, particularly through Decentralized Identity (DID) systems. While offering enhanced user control and data sovereignty, the integration of soft wallets within these blockchain-based DID frameworks introduces critical security vulnerabilities. Existing general security standards often fall short in addressing the unique complexities and attack vectors inherent to such systems. This research highlights the urgent necessity for specialized security standards tailored to soft wallets, especially in contexts like Vietnam where blockchain adoption is rapidly accelerating. It aims to bridge this critical gap by proposing a robust framework to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of decentralized identity credentials.

This research targets cybersecurity professionals, blockchain developers, researchers in decentralized identity and cryptography, and policymakers involved in digital identity infrastructure and information security.

The rapid global proliferation of blockchain technology has profound implications for digital identity management, with Decentralized Identity (DID) emerging as a transformative solution. This study addresses a pressing challenge: the lack of comprehensive and specific security standards for soft wallets operating within blockchain-based DID systems. While existing international security standards (such as NIST SP 800-63 and ISO/IEC 27001) offer general guidelines, they often do not fully encompass the unique vulnerabilities and operational nuances of soft wallets and smart contracts in decentralized identity environments. These components are pivotal for storing verifiable credentials (VCs) and enabling secure interactions, making their robust protection paramount. The research systematically investigates typical security risks and vulnerabilities associated with soft wallets in decentralized identity settings. It critically evaluates relevant international standards to establish a foundation for developing new, tailored guidelines. A core contribution is the proposal of a detailed security standard framework for soft wallets, designed to be adaptable to Vietnam's specific technical infrastructure and regulatory landscape, while also ensuring compatibility with global standards. This framework covers aspects from cryptographic requirements to system architecture and operational security. Furthermore, the study outlines a deployment roadmap, testing mechanisms, certification processes, and policy recommendations. Ultimately, this work provides a crucial scientific and practical basis for organizations and developers in Vietnam to implement secure and trustworthy decentralized identity solutions, thereby enhancing the overall resilience and reliability of blockchain-based identity ecosystems.