Evaluating the Precision and Security of Data in Middleware Applications

Abstract

A Middleware is a software product that constitutes a fundamental part of distributed systems since they facilitate the development and integration of applications in those heterogeneous environments. Besides, distributed systems consider the quality of data in terms of precision and security. As Middlewares are essential for many solutions, developing a quality model that meets the essential characteristics of accuracy and security and creating an efficient evaluation method since there are no models in the current literature solutions that specifically evaluate their characteristics. Thus, this paper presents a quality model for Middleware oriented to the precision and security of the data based on specific characteristics and sub-characteristics of ISO 25012 and a method to evaluate said quality, aligned with the ISO 25040. In addition, a case study is presented to demonstrate the feasibility of the evaluation method.