Advances in Computer Science and Engineering
Volume 6, Issue 1, Pages 57 - 71
(February 2011)
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OUTLINE OF A TRUST AND SECURITY MODEL FOR MULTI-AGENT SYSTEM PLATFORMS
Michail Fragkakis and Nikolaos Alexandris
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Abstract:
Mobile agent systems employ a number of security features to address the various threats. However, there is no formal trust and security model that covers all the aspects of their operation. This paper presents a set of requirements that a mobile agent trust and security model should fulfill. We continue by proposing the outline of such a model using currently used practices and introducing new ones. Its novel features involve the concepts of insurance and platform independence, as well as a central Trust Granting Authority with extended responsibilities. We conclude by identifying possible deficiencies and propose directions for future research. |
| Keywords and phrases: mobile applications, mobile code security, requirements, security, protection. |
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