| Abstract [eng] |
This research paper deals with security technologies used in monitoring systems. As GRID network is developing rapidly, secure information transfer in GRID network still remains as one of the most crucial aspects. For this reason, the main aim of this paper is to adopt the most effective methods in order to create secure BalticGrid monitoring system that will ensure authenticity, integrity and confidentiality of information. First of all, the vulnerabilities of existing monitoring systems were examined. Further, the main safety criteria for monitoring systems were stated. Later, the analysis of architectures used in monitoring systems was performed and, accordingly, the most suitable architecture for modern Grid monitoring network was suggested. Finally, BalticGrid, a secure system designed to monitor network parameters, was created. Its security is ensured by the fact that it can be approached only by users possessing either BalticGrid or LitGrid certificates. Additionally, the event register is enabled; its function is to store information about all actions that each user has performed in the system. A special feature of BalticGrid includes saving cluster’s parameters in PDF file format signed with electronic signature. In this situation, electronic signature ensures complete confidentiality of data. |
