A pattern-driven framework for monitoring security and dependability

Abstract

In this paper we describe a framework that supports the dynamic configuration, adaptation and monitoring of systems that need to guarantee specific security and dependability (S&D) properties whilst operating in distributed settings. The framework is based on patterns providing abstract specifications of implementation solutions that can be used by systems in order to achieve specific S&D properties. The focus herein will be on the monitoring aspects of the framework which allow it to adapt to violations of the S&D requirements and changes to the current context. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007.