Analyzing systems product line engineering process alternatives for physical protection systems

Bedir Tekinerdogan*, Iskender Yakin

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Physical protection systems (PPS) play an important role in safeguarding critical infrastructures against malevolent attacks. A PPS is a comprehensive solution that integrates people, procedures, and tools to provide effective protection. Developing an effective PPS is a complex process that requires consideration of various factors. Although PPSs may differ, they all share a similar structure and set of features that can be developed through a systematic approach to large-scale reuse. One such approach is product line engineering (PLE), which has been successfully used in various application domains to shorten the time to market, reduce costs, and enhance overall system quality. This paper provides an overview of the PPS domain, with a specific focus on its importance for critical infrastructures. We describe the three different types of PLE methods, including single, multiple, and feature-based PLE, and present a method for selecting the appropriate PLE method. To illustrate the practical application of the method, we apply it to a real industrial case study for a large-scale systems company.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationManagement and Engineering of Critical Infrastructures
EditorsB. Tekinerdogan, M. Aksit, C. Catal, W. Hurst, T. AlSkaif
PublisherAcademic Press
Chapter8
Pages177-192
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9780323993319
ISBN (Print)9780323993302
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Sept 2023

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