STAM 2025 Workshop: Advancing Security Testing and Monitoring for Distributed Systems
The rapidly evolving landscape of distributed systems underscores the need for effective security testing and monitoring strategies. As these systems become the backbone of modern society, connecting everything from telecommunication networks to cloud computing, IoT devices, and critical infrastructure, they also face an increasingly complex array of security challenges. While the interconnectedness of these systems fosters greater interoperability, it also exposes them to a broad spectrum of vulnerabilities and malicious activities.
To address these challenges, the STAM 2025 Workshop will bring together cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and practitioners to explore frameworks, methodologies, and tools designed to enhance security in distributed environments. The workshop will delve into how modeling misbehaviors and attacks can enhance our understanding of malicious activities and improve strategies for their prevention. It will also critically examine the limitations of existing models and frameworks, fostering discussions on potential advancements in the field.
Key Themes of the Workshop
The STAM 2025 Workshop will explore several critical topics related to security testing and monitoring in distributed systems:
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Modeling Malicious Activities: One of the core topics of the workshop will be focused on developing and improving models that help predict, detect, and mitigate malicious behaviors in distributed environments.
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Complexity of Modern Distributed Systems: With the integration of artificial intelligence and the growing complexity of systems, particularly in areas like 5G/6G networks, cloud/edge systems, IoT, and critical industrial systems, the workshop will examine the new challenges in security testing and monitoring and propose innovative solutions.
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Hands-On Learning: In addition to the scientific discussions, STAM 2025 will offer practical, interactive training activities. These sessions will give participants the opportunity to engage with real-world security scenarios, apply advanced testing techniques, and gain hands-on experience with tools designed for securing distributed systems.
Topics of Interest
The workshop will cover a wide range of topics related to the testing, monitoring, and security of distributed systems, including but not limited 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
The workshop aims to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, allowing researchers, professionals, and organizations to engage in a meaningful dialogue on the latest developments and challenges in the field of cybersecurity.
Supporting Projects
The STAM 2025 Workshop is supported by several leading cybersecurity projects, including:
These initiatives play a pivotal role in advancing the research and development of tools and frameworks for securing distributed systems.
Submission Guidelines
Researchers and professionals interested in contributing to the workshop can submit papers following the same guidelines as for the ARES Conference. Workshop papers should be a maximum of 18 pages (including references). For detailed submission instructions, please visit the ARES 2025 Call for Papers.
Join Us at STAM 2025
The STAM 2025 Workshop promises to be a highly impactful event for those working in the fields of cybersecurity, distributed systems, and critical infrastructure protection. By bringing together experts and practitioners, the workshop will provide a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss emerging challenges, and contribute to the development of new security models and tools.
Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to your participation in shaping the future of secure distributed systems!
