Cyber-Resilient Edge Computing: A Holistic Approach with Multi-Level MAPE-K Loops

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Abstract

As edge computing continues to play a pivotal role in modern computing architectures, ensuring robust cybersecurity becomes imperative. This paper introduces our emerging results on a comprehensive approach to bolster the cyber-resilience of edge computing systems by incorporating the MAPE-K (Monitor, Analyze, Plan, Execute, and Knowledge) loop. The proposed methodology involves the application of the MAPE-K loop at different levels of an edge computing architecture, aiming to create a holistic defense mechanism against cyber attacks. We present a prototype of our framework and assess its viability and efficacy by leveraging real-world edge devices deployed in an industrial production setting. Initial evidence from our results suggests that this novel approach leads us to reconsider how we construct more resilient edge computing architectures.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE 21st International Conference on Software Architecture Companion, June 4-8, 2024 (ICSA-C)
Place of PublicationHyderabad, Indien
Pages79-83
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2024

Fields of science

  • 102006 Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW)
  • 102015 Information systems
  • 102016 IT security
  • 102020 Medical informatics
  • 102022 Software development
  • 102027 Web engineering
  • 102034 Cyber-physical systems
  • 509026 Digitalisation research
  • 102040 Quantum computing 
  • 502032 Quality management
  • 502050 Business informatics
  • 503015 Subject didactics of technical sciences

JKU Focus areas

  • Digital Transformation

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