Continuous Cyber Assurance

Towards an Ontology for Continuous Assurance and an Enduring Cyber-Worthiness Capability for Critical Space System Infrastructure

Abstract:

Critical Space Systems Infrastructure (CSSI) are information-intensive system of systems (SoS) that support the ability to communicate, detect, track, identify, and characterize space objects from multiple sources. Whilst reliance on these systems has intensified, nation states and non-state actors alike are targeting these capabilities. This paper explores the efficacy of an ontological metamodel to support continuous cyber assurance, which considers the complexity of interactions and interfaces between people, software, firmware, and hardware elements. The metamodel aims to support the assessment of system-level “-ilities” to support overarching risk assessments of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) and an enduring cyber-worthiness capability for CSSI.

Published In

Volume 24, Issue 4

Written By

Dave Culpin

Journal of Information Warfare

The definitive publication for the best and latest research and analysis on information warfare, information operations, and cyber crime. Available in traditional hard copy or online.

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