Survivable Systems Initiative
Can one be sure that a system will keep functioning according to its specifications during failure, may it be the result of aging components, software component failure or malicious act? Survivability goes beyond computer and network security or fault-tolerance. The range of threats to survivability that must be considered is enormous, including hardware malfunctions, software flaws, environmental hazards, and malicious and accidental human acts. Given that the threat model may be extremely complicated and versatile, it is not surprising that the solution space may involve a diverse range of fields, bringing together their respective methodologies, models, algorithms and tools. The various research interests of the team members represents a interdisciplinary environment.
The survivable systems initiative at the University of Idaho brings together researchers, faculty and students, from different research domains and institutions. The goal of the interdisciplinary collaboration is to advance research that will lead to more survivable systems, in a dynamic, productive and pleasant environment. We view survivable systems in the most general sense, incorporating the aspects traditionally associated with survivability, intrusion tolerance, resilience, dependability, safety criticality etc. The research philosophy is “Strength through Collaboration”.
Joining Research Domains
System Survivability
Fault-Tolerance
Computer and Network Security
Visualization
Software Reliability
Software Measurement
Wireless Networks
Mobile Computing
Hardware Implementation
Biologically inspired Solutions
Contact information:
Department of Computer Science
PO Box 441010
Moscow, ID 83844-1010
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