Complexity Modeling and Analysis

The Software Assurance Modeling Framework provides a way to model aspects of the assurance ecosystem, such as security, and examine the gaps, barriers, and incentives that affect the formation, adoption, and usage of assurance solutions. The framework characterizes

• the current portfolio of organizations working in assurance
• assurance solutions (including those planned, funded, developed, and used)
• the interrelationships among organizations and assurance solutions
• the relative contributions of organizations and solutions to operational assurance
• future trends and their potential impacts on operational assurance
  

The framework provides a means of tying the current environment to operational needs to identify areas where policy, practices, and technology options can be applied to improve assurance. We have worked with organizations to pilot the use of the Software Assurance Modeling Framework.

If you are interested in piloting it in your organization or have questions, contact us at info [@] sei.cmu.edu.