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In critical software engineering, structured assurance cases (ACs) are used to demonstrate how key properties (e.g., safety, security) are supported by evidence artifacts (e.g., test results, proofs). ACs can also be studied as formal…
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Assurance cases offer a structured way to present arguments and evidence for certification of systems where safety and security are critical. However, creating and evaluating these assurance cases can be complex and challenging, even for…