23rd International Conference on Distributed Computing Systems Workshops (ICDCSW'03)
Survivable Multi-Level Ad-Hoc Group Operations
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
May 19-May 22
ISBN: 0-7695-1921-0
In this paper we investigate the survivability of multilevel ad-hoc groups for critical operations through a case study. We aim to provide a formal trust framework for establishing security policies. We identify various issues in group formation and evolution. We de.ne components and rules of direct trust and trust recommendation. We then apply them in constructing functioning groups. We also propose some policy guidelines for addressing these issues.