TRIM: TRustworthy Interaction of Multi-agent systems

The TRIM (Trustworthy Interaction of Multi-agent Systems) project addresses the emerging challenges in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) security exacerbated by increased digital interconnectivity. The aim is to develop a robust framework for ensuring the security of distributed CPSs, which are often vulnerable to cyberattacks that could potentially disrupt critical infrastructure and other key domains. By conceptualizing distributed CPSs as Multi-Agent Systems (MAS), TRIM explores innovative control-based approaches for securing these systems against sophisticated cyber threats such as stealth attacks, which traditional security measures often fail to prevent. The project will implement novel strategies that integrate advanced mathematical theories of control systems and robust optimization to provide enhanced security solutions that are scalable, explainable, and efficient. This includes the development of mechanisms for prevention, detection, and response to attacks at both single-agent and multi-agent levels, thereby fostering secure and reliable agent interactions even in the presence of malicious entities. Expected outcomes of TRIM will significantly advance the field of CPS security, contributing to safer, more resilient infrastructure systems.