Security of ISES measureserver® module for remote experiments against malign attacks

Abstract

This paper focuses on the security of the remote laboratories formed by remote experiments against malign attacks. Surprisingly, in spite of the fact the remote laboratories have been existing for at least three decades but virtually no attention has been devoted to this vital subject. Various malign attacks are analyzed in detail related to the Measureserver® module, which is the basic unit of the ISES (Internet School Experimental System) remote experiments accessed by clients via web pages. Such the laboratories are sometimes called e-laboratories. In the introduction a state of the art, basic features and principles are described. The following chapter analyses general security risks of remote laboratories for their software, hardware and specific risks. Next, possible malicious attacks are determined which could affect the Measureserver module. Finally, the suggestions for adequate security software and hardware solutions are outlined to prevent such attacks.