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Dependability and its Threats: A Taxonomy

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Brian RandellORCiD

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Abstract

This paper gives the main definitions relating to dependability, a generic concept including as special case such attributes as reliability, availability, safety, confidentiality, integrity, maintainability, etc. Basic definitions are given first. They are then commented upon, and supplemented by additional definitions, which address the threats to dependability (faults, errors, failures), and the attributes of dependability. The discussion on the attributes encompasses the relationship of dependability with security, survivability and trustworthiness.

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Author(s): Avizienis A, Laprie JC, Randell B

Editor(s): Jacquart, R.

Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)

Publication status: Published

Conference Name: Building the Information Society: Proceedings of the IFIP 18th World Computer Congress

Year of Conference: 2004

Pages: 91-120

Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers

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