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An R-Based Landscape Validation of a Competing Risk Model

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Automating risk analysis of software design models.

Maxime Frydman¹, Guifré Ruiz², Elisa Heymann¹

¹Computer Architecture and Operating Systems Department, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Campus UAB, Edifici Q, Bellaterra, 08193 Barcelona, Spain.

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Summary

Automating threat modeling reduces reliance on security experts, making secure software development more accessible and affordable. The AutSEC model uses identification and mitigation trees to streamline threat analysis and risk management.

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An R-Based Landscape Validation of a Competing Risk Model

An R-Based Landscape Validation of a Competing Risk Model

Published on: September 16, 2022

Area of Science:

Computer Science
Software Engineering
Cybersecurity

Background:

The increasing prevalence of internet and networked systems has led to a rise in software security threats.
Traditional secure development methodologies often require costly human expertise for risk analysis, hindering accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an automated threat modeling approach, AutSEC, to reduce the dependency on security experts.
To make secure software development more accessible and cost-effective for non-security-aware developers.

Main Methods:

Introduction of two data structures: identification trees and mitigation trees.
Development of the AutSEC model for automated threat modeling, considering specification requirements and cost.
Implementation of AutSEC in a tool utilizing data flow diagrams.

Main Results:

AutSEC successfully automates threat identification and suggests mitigation techniques.
The model was validated by applying it to VOMS, a grid middleware component.
The approach demonstrated potential in reducing the cost and complexity of secure development.

Conclusions:

Automated threat modeling can significantly lower the barrier to entry for secure software development.
AutSEC offers a viable solution for integrating security practices without extensive expert involvement.
The developed model enhances the accessibility and affordability of secure development methodologies.