The 1st International Workshop on Digital Twins for Dependability, Resilience and Security (DT4DRS) seeks to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to delve into the revolutionary potential of DTs in enhancing dependability, resilience and security attributes across diverse domains. It is co-located with the the 55th Annual IEEE/IFIP International Conference on Dependable Systems and Networks, held in Naples, Italy, on June 23th, 2025.
Digital Twins (DTs) have emerged as transformative technology in the design and operation of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs). By providing real-time, high-fidelity virtual representations of physical systems, DTs enable advanced monitoring, predictive modeling, and adaptive decision-making. These capabilities are critical in addressing the growing complexities and interdependencies of CPSs, where physical and cyber interconnected subsystems must operate cohesively to achieve overarching goals. Within this context, DTs demonstrate exceptional relevance in safety-critical and mission-critical applications, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), manufacturing, healthcare and autonomous vehicles, where dependability, resilience, and security are paramount.
- DT4Dependability. DTs bolster reliability by enabling real-time fault detection and predictive maintenance, effectively mitigating the risk of unexpected failures, predictive analytics and adaptive recovery strategies, minimizing system downtime, operational insights and support data-driven diagnostics, facilitating efficient and precise maintenance processes. Additionally, they enhance safety by simulating critical scenarios to validate system performance under diverse and extreme conditions.
- DT4Resilience. DTs can enable real-time anomaly detection, dynamic reconfiguration, and efficient recovery planning. By maintaining a continuously updated representation of the physical system, DTs allow for rapid evaluation of disruptions and the implementation of precise countermeasures. They are particularly effective in addressing both intentional threats, such as cyberattacks, and unintentional issues, including hardware malfunctions or environmental changes.
- DT4Security. DTs may enhance security by simulating attack scenarios and identifying vulnerabilities during both the design and operational phases. They enable advanced intrusion detection through realtime monitoring and rapid response to emerging threats. Furthermore, DTs integrate encryption protocols and access controls within their frameworks, ensuring secure data handling and robust privacy protection.