Mode-Switching for Resilient Security

Michael Riegler

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Abstract

Recent advancements in medical and industrial Internet of Things have raised security concerns, as vulnerabilities can impact critical systems, workflows, privacy, and safety. The window of vulnerability, ranging from days to months, allows attackers to exploit weaknesses before patches are applied. Manual mitigation is time-consuming, especially when specific component versions are affected. To address this, a multi-modal security architecture was developed, dividing complex systems into operational modes with different risks. A mode-switching framework enables security engineers to mitigate threats by sharing information and trigger manual or automated contingency responses, adapting system behavior, configuration, and functionality to reduce exposure. Model-driven techniques and a domain-specific language facilitate the definition of mitigation strategies as mode switch
Original languageEnglish
PublisherSpringer
Number of pages246
Edition1
ISBN (Print)978-3658493059
Publication statusPublished - 19 Oct 2025

Fields of science

  • 102020 Medical informatics
  • 102022 Software development
  • 102006 Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW)
  • 102027 Web engineering
  • 502050 Business informatics
  • 102040 Quantum computing 
  • 102016 IT security
  • 503015 Subject didactics of technical sciences
  • 509026 Digitalisation research
  • 102015 Information systems
  • 102034 Cyber-physical systems
  • 502032 Quality management
  • 211928 Systems engineering

JKU Focus areas

  • Digital Transformation

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