ACM Workshop on Secure and Trustworthy Cyber-Physical Systems
(SaT-CPS 2023)
in conjunction with ACM CODASPY 2023
April 26, 2023. Charlotte, NC, United States.
We Need Blended Security
Stacy Prowell, Ph.D.
Distinguished Cybersecurity Researcher
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Abstract
Cyberphysical systems require cyberphysical security, and an understanding of both the cyber and physical security issues. Securing critical infrastructure requires addressing every aspect of the system. In this case abstractions can work against us by hiding the true state of the system. For complex systems trust can be abused and can work against us in securing the system. In these cases we cannot rely on direct assessments of system alone, but must rely on additional indicators, such as side channels, remote attestation, AI/ML techniques, and other emerging technologies.
Brief Bio
Stacy Prowell is a Distinguished Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and since late 2022 is the Associate Director of Research for Tennessee Tech's Cybersecurity, Education, Research, & Outreach Center. From 2010 until 2020, Dr. Prowell served as ORNL's Chief Cybersecurity Research Scientist and as the Program Manager for Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems. Dr. Prowell's research interests include software reverse engineering, the security of quantum key distribution, and the security and resiliency of critical infrastructure. Dr. Prowell received a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Tennessee in 1996.