STAM: 5th International Workshop on Security Testing and Monitoring
Security testing and monitoring are essential disciplines for ensuring the resilience and reliability of distributed systems, which form the backbone of modern society. From telecommunication networks to cloud computing, industrial systems, smart communities, and the Internet of Things, these systems operate in increasingly open and interconnected environments. This openness, while enabling greater interoperation, also exposes systems to a range of vulnerabilities and malicious activities that must be addressed comprehensively.
The workshop will focus on frameworks, methodologies, and tools designed to enhance security in distributed environments. It aims to explore how modeling misbehaviors and attacks can deepen our understanding of malicious activities and contribute to their prevention. Discussions will also center on the limitations of existing models and approaches, shedding light on potential advancements to overcome these challenges.
Another key theme of the workshop is addressing the complexity of security testing and monitoring in distributed systems. The dynamic nature of these systems, coupled with the integration of artificial intelligence, poses new challenges that demand innovative solutions. Participants will examine how testing and monitoring strategies can adapt to these complexities to ensure system robustness and integrity.
In addition to presenting scientific research, the workshop will provide practical insights through interactive training activities. These activities will offer participants the opportunity to engage with real-world security scenarios, learn to apply advanced testing techniques, and gain hands-on experience with monitoring tools tailored for distributed systems. By fostering a collaborative environment, STAM 2025 aims to advance the field of security testing and monitoring while equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to address the emerging threats of tomorrow’s interconnected systems.
Topics of Interest
The goal of STAM workshop is to bring together cybersecurity practitioners and researchers to exchange ideas, perspectives on problems, and solutions. Papers proposing novel models, methods, and algorithms are welcomed as well as papers reporting experiences on the application of existing tools on case studies and industrial examples.
The topics of interest include but are not restricted to:
- Risk assessment frameworks for complex systems
- Trust and privacy assessment in distributed and critical environments
- Vulnerability, threats, and attacks modeling techniques
- Security testing techniques and tools
- Security monitoring techniques and tools
- Testing and monitoring automation for distributed environments
- Resilience techniques evaluation and attacks tolerance in critical systems
- Security testing and monitoring for 5G/6G networks, cloud/Edge systems, CPS/IoT, critical industrial systems.
- Cybersecurity challenges and solutions for small businesses (MSEs and SMEs)
- Cybersecurity digital twins for critical infrastructures
- Integration of CI/CD practices for security requirements analysis, testing, and monitoring
- Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) for cybersecurity solutions
- Industrial experience reports on security testing and monitoring applications
- Training activities to raise awareness about cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies
- Practical demonstrations of tools and frameworks for secure distributed systems
NERO's contribution
STAM workshop is supported by the NERO project. Wissam Mallouli, Montimage (NERO's partner) is part of the organising committee of the workshop. In addition, Programme Committee includes Olè Höfener, Massive Dynamic Sweden (NERO's partner).
More information on the Workshop are available on the event official website