RESILIENCE OF DATA DISTRIBUTION SERVICE IN THE FACE OF SIMULATED CYBERSECURITY THREATS IN AN UNMANNED SYSTEMS NETWORK
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Authors
Chee, Xiang S.
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DDS
ROS2
Mininet
unmanned system
throughput
latency
Data Distribution Statement
DDoS
Distributed Denial of Service
ROS2
Mininet
unmanned system
throughput
latency
Data Distribution Statement
DDoS
Distributed Denial of Service
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Calusdian, James
Thulasiraman, Preetha
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2024-09
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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The Data Distribution Service (DDS) is a popular middleware protocol used commonly for real-time data exchange within unmanned systems networks. This thesis focuses on evaluating the cybersecurity resilience of DDS through controlled simulations of cyber threats, with a specific emphasis on Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The objectives encompass assessing the ability of DDS to withstand simulated cyber threats, identifying vulnerabilities under controlled attack scenarios, and proposing practical and ethical security enhancements. Using an unmanned system architecture established by a previous thesis, this study employs computer simulations in a controlled environment to evaluate the efficacy of DDS in communication processes under cyber-attack conditions. We analyze the response of DDS to DDoS attacks, considering potential disruptions, latency issues, and data loss. Other cyber threat vectors including data extraction and data injection were also investigated. Additionally, the research investigates the effectiveness of DDS security features, such as authentication and cryptography, in mitigating cyber threats. This research aims to contribute to the development of more robust and secure communication for unmanned networks.
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