Defeasible-PROV: Conflict Resolution in Smart Building Devices

Abstract

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are an integral component for managing automation processes of smart buildings. PLCs use protocols which make these control systems vulnerable to many common attacks due to which it is possible to create conflicts on certain devices of smart buildings thereby disrupting functionality. In this paper, we propose DEFEASIBLE-PROV, a system for resolving conflicts in the system by detecting the conflict creating sensors and conflict impacted actuators. Our tool is capable of blocking conflict creating rules in the system. Our evaluation results show that our proposed methodology contributes significantly to conflict resolution in the system.