Security Engineering Project
Abstract
The Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) has developed a novel cybersecurity concept for embedding security solutions into systems called System-Aware Cybersecurity. The overall goal of the System-Aware program is to develop low cost methods of protection against cyber exploits by our adversaries. Development of a prototype security system for securely monitoring an autonomous surveillance system on board an unmanned aerial vehicle for possible cyber attacks using reconfiguring systems for Sentinel-based architecture. Exploring decision support methodologies for determining on a mission basis the most critical system functions to secure employing attack tree tools and SysML/UML tools. Developing cyber security CONOPS for operation of UAV's that are possibly under attack. Exploring the opportunity to apply private Cloud capabilities as a Sentinel for monitoring ground-based systems so as be able to readily employ moving target and diversity solutions to secure the Sentinel and to monitor Cloud performance as a means for detecting possible cyber attacks. The major deliverables of the project were prototype-based and simulation experiments that result in enhanced understanding of requirements for cyber defense of systems and design patterns that can be reused across multiple system types.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA626823
Entities
People
- Barry M. Horowitz
- Kevin Skadron
- Peter A. Beling
- Ron D. Williams
- William Melvin
Organizations
- Systems Engineering Research Center