A framework of multiple-aspect component-testing for trusted collaboration in mission-critical systems

Joon S. Park, Avinash T. Suresh, Gaeil An, Joseph Giordano

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Abstract

Although we need software-component sharing in a large distributed system, we cannot simply trust those components provided by participating organizations, especially when malicious groups or competitors are involved in the collaboration. When a wide range of malicious activity needs to be tested, a large overhead is incurred in scanning for malicious code and checking internal failures. Large projects also have multi-functional teams working and any lack of communication or overlooks in design can lead to unchecked security holes when the system is integrated. Moreover, it is not always easy to test the whole system for security and accuracy in preventing attacks because one can never develop a test plan for that which one is unaware of, such as a specialized attack by a hacker that compromises a system. Therefore, in this paper we develop a dynamic approach for testing software components in using multiple aspects of testing with high accuracy. We also present new techniques that provide for an automated system architecture that provides for a scalable and flexible distributed testing mechanism capable of handling newer threats at very short notice. We have considered the use of Microsoft's .Net and C# as the platform to describe and prototype the testing mechanisms.

Original languageEnglish (US)
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing, CollaborateCom - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: Nov 17 2006Nov 20 2006

Other

Other2006 International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing, CollaborateCom
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period11/17/0611/20/06

Keywords

  • Attack testing mechanism
  • Component
  • Component survivability
  • Formatting
  • Multiple-aspect test

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Communication

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