Towards a security and dependability pattern development technique for resource constrained embedded systems

Abstract

Security and Dependability (S&D) becomes a strong requirement even in resource constraint embedded systems (RCES). Many domains are not traditionally involved in this kind of issue and have to adapt theirs current processes. RCES development with S&D requirements represents a complex task. On one hand, it is necessary to provide a solution which manages the cohabitation of different concerns (hardware, software, security specialists, etc). On the other hand, it is advantageous to assist S&D specialists by providing building blocks corresponding to their needs. Of course, guidelines will help them during all the application development life cycle. A solution based on model driven engineering (MDE) and patterns seems promising in order to resolve this issue. MDE authorizes different businesses to work together with a higher usual abstraction level. Then, patterns can provide practical solutions to meet specific requirements. This paper presents a new pattern development techniques to be inserted in a MDE-based solution. The approach uses a model as its first structural citizen along the course of the development process of S&D patterns for trusted RCES applications. © 2012 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.