A Computing Model for Information Systems Survivability Assessments
Abstract
The Information Systems Survivability Assessment (ISSA) is a process of analytical steps, which the Survivability/Lethality Analysis Directorate (SLAD) of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) applies to networked automated Information Systems (INFOSYS) of military interest. The goal of SLAD's information systems survivability (ISS) tools, techniques, and methodology (TTM) development program is to generate predictive computer models that predict, as closely as is reasonably possible, the real-world observed behavior of specific information processor properties caused by various real-world stimuli using an agreed-upon set of metrics. These stimuli range from normal network operations to the stressing stimuli caused by various software errors, hardware errors, and the multitude of the different forms of intentional or unintentional misuse and hostile attacks to which an information processor may be subjected. This report relates the specifics of an analytical model that has been developed for use in ISSAs. This model, the Information Systems Survivability Assessment Model (ISSAM), was designed to be used in modeling the sequence of events and the response of the information systems to different information operations (10) threats or challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA352062
Entities
People
- Richard L. Zum Brunnen
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory