Methodological approach to the information-functional integration of automated systems within components of critical infrastructure facilities
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organizational system, critical infrastructure facility, automated system, model, modelingAbstract
This article presents a methodological approach to addressing the problem of information and functional integration of existing and prospective automated systems into a unified automated system, based on a model-driven representation of large-scale complex organizational systems, including critical infrastructure facilities (CIFs) and their components. The proposed model enables the analysis of information compatibility among existing automated systems and the functional completeness of tasks performed by the organizational system, as well as the identification of optimal interconnections among the systems’ components. Given the increasing complexity of technological processes and the rise of cyber-physical threats, there is a growing need for the development of a robust methodology for information-functional integration across automated systems of varying purposes and hierarchical levels into the unified automated system. The proposed approach is founded on the principles of modularity, functional decomposition, and adaptive interaction between components. This ensures holistic control of complex objects via a unified information environment and synchronized functional processes. The authors outline key methodological principles of integration, including the classification of typical information exchanges, the establishment of structural-functional dependencies between subsystems, and the determination of their compatibility and coherence. Special attention is paid to the development of a generalized architecture for the integration environment, which supports scalability, increases the reliability and security of information interaction due to the possibility of using unified system-wide solutions. A conceptual model is proposed to coordinate the functions of automated systems under dynamic environmental conditions—an aspect particularly relevant for CIFs that play a strategic role in national security and the uninterrupted functioning of governmental and societal systems. The practical implementation of the described approach significantly enhances management efficiency, reduces the risk of functional disruptions, and ensures the resilience of systems to destructive influences.References
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