Performing integrated system tests using malicious component insertion

Patrikakis, C; Kalamaris, T; Kakavas, V

dc.contributor.author	Patrikakis, C	en
dc.contributor.author	Kalamaris, T	en
dc.contributor.author	Kakavas, V	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:42:19Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:42:19Z
dc.date.issued	2003	en
dc.identifier.issn	15710661	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/30939
dc.subject	Component testing	en
dc.subject	COTS	en
dc.subject	Integrated system testing	en
dc.subject	Regression testing	en
dc.subject.other	Fault tolerant computer systems	en
dc.subject.other	Regression analysis	en
dc.subject.other	Specifications	en
dc.subject.other	Component testing	en
dc.subject.other	COTS	en
dc.subject.other	Integrated system testing	en
dc.subject.other	Regression testing	en
dc.subject.other	Testing	en
dc.title	Performing integrated system tests using malicious component insertion	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/S1571-0661(04)81021-1	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1571-0661(04)81021-1	en
heal.publicationDate	2003	en
heal.abstract	In this paper, a testing method suitable for strengthening fault tolerance in the event of unexpected situations within a software system is presented. It is based on the idea of testing an integrated system, by substituting system components with other, similar in design and functionality that operate in an erroneous and even malicious manner. The approach adopted, is similar to the concept of inserting a virus within an organization so that the defense mechanisms of the latter can be tested and the necessary lines of defense are formed, so that the virus cannot affect any of the organization critical parts. The focal point is to ensure that in case of a module malfunction, the integrated system will continue to operate, isolating the malfunctioning software at the greatest possible extend, preventing the erroneous behavior from affecting other (and sometimes critical) modules. The testing method proposed is based first on isolated components testing adopting and enhancing the Component Off The Self method, and second on integrated system testing using malicious components that emulate erroneous operation. © 2003 Published by Elsevier B.V.	en
heal.journalName	Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/S1571-0661(04)81021-1	en
dc.identifier.volume	82	en
dc.identifier.issue	6	en
dc.identifier.spage	13	en
dc.identifier.epage	23	en