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Model-driven engineering of safety and security software systems: A systematic mapping study and future research
Atif Mashkoor1, Alexander Egyed1, Robert Wille2,3
1Johannes Kepler University Altenbergerstraße 69/, Linz 4040 Austria.
Journal of Software (Malden, MA)
|March 5, 2024
Summary
This study maps model-driven engineering for software safety and security, revealing common methods, tools, and development stages. It highlights trends and future research in this vital, interconnected field.
Area of Science:
- Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- System Safety
Background:
- Software systems increasingly require integrated safety and security engineering.
- The interplay between safety and security concerns presents unique research challenges.
- Model-driven engineering (MDE) offers a promising approach for managing these integrated concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically map the state-of-the-art in model-driven engineering for safety and security.
- To identify prevalent methods, tools, and development stages for addressing these concerns.
- To analyze publication trends and community preferences within this research domain.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a systematic mapping study, rigorously selecting 143 publications from 27,259 relevant papers.
- Analyzed selected literature to identify frequently used methods, tools, and application domains.
- Investigated the integration of safety and security concerns throughout software development lifecycle stages.
Main Results:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of current research in MDE for safety and security.
- Identifies key methods, tools, and development phases where these concerns are addressed.
- Reveals community preferences for publication venues and emerging research trends.
Conclusions:
- Highlights the growing importance and interconnectedness of safety and security in MDE.
- Offers insights into the current landscape and identifies gaps for future research.
- Provides a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the field.
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