A Proposal for the Classification of Methods for Verification and Validation of Safety, Cybersecurity, and Privacy of Automated Systems

Jose Luis de la Vara (Speaker), Thomas Bauer, Bernhard Fischer, Mustafa Karaca, Henrique Madeira, Martin Matschnig, Silvia Mazzini, Giann Spilere Nandi, Fabio Patrone, David Pereira, José Proença, Rupert Schlick, Stefano Tonetta, Ugur Yayan, Behrooz Sangchoolie

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Abstract

As our dependence on automated systems grows, so does the need for guaranteeing their safety, cybersecurity, and privacy (SCP). Dedicated methods for verification and validation (V&V) must be used to this end and it is necessary that the methods and their characteristics can be clearly differentiated. This can be achieved via method classifications. However, we have experienced that existing classifications are not suitable to categorise V&V methods for SCP of automated systems. They do not pay enough attention to the distinguishing characteristics of this system type and of these quality concerns. As a solution, we present a new classification developed in the scope of a large-scale industry-academia project. The classification considers both the method type, e.g., testing, and the concern addressed, e.g., safety. Over 70 people have successfully used the classification on 53 methods. We argue that the classification is a more suitable means to categorise V&V methods for SCP of automated systems and that it can help other researchers and practitioners.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuality of Information and Communications Technology - 14th International Conference, QUATIC 2021, Algarve, Portugal, September 8-11, 2021, Proceedings
EditorsAna C. R. Paiva, Ana Rosa Cavalli, Paula Ventura Martins, Ricardo Pérez-Castillo
PublisherSpringer
Pages325-340
Number of pages16
Volume1439
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-85347-1
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-85346-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
EventQUATIC 2021: Quality of Information and Communications Technology - Algarve, Algarve, Portugal
Duration: 8 Sept 202111 Sept 2021

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
PublisherSpringer

Conference

ConferenceQUATIC 2021: Quality of Information and Communications Technology
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityAlgarve
Period8/09/2111/09/21

Research Field

  • Dependable Systems Engineering

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