"Active Neighbour": A Novel Monitoring Model for Cyber-Physical Systems

TL;DR

This paper introduces 'Active Neighbour', a new role-based monitoring model for cyber-physical systems that enhances security, validated through simulations with promising initial results.

Contribution

The paper presents a novel role-based monitoring model tailored for CPS security, implemented and preliminarily evaluated in a simulation environment.

Findings

Promising initial security improvements in simulations

Effective role-based monitoring in CPS environments

Ongoing comprehensive testing planned

Abstract

Over the past decade, advancements in technology have enabled Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) to monitor sensor networks through various methodologies. However, these developments have concurrently introduced significant security challenges, necessitating robust protective measures. As a result, securing CPS has become a critical area of research. This paper reviews existing CPS monitoring models and introduces an innovative role-based monitoring model designed to meet contemporary security requirements. The proposed model is implemented within the COOJA simulator of the Contiki OS and evaluated under three distinct security configurations. Preliminary results demonstrate promising outcomes, although further comprehensive testing is ongoing.