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A process assessment model for security assurance of networked medical devices
(2013)
Finnegan, Anita; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
A process assessment model for security assurance of networked medical devices
(2013)
Finnegan, Anita; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
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The recent introduction of networked medical devices has posed many benefits for both the healthcare industry and improved patient care. However, because of the complexity of these devices, in particular the advanced communication ability of these devices, security is becoming an increasing concern. This paper presents work to develop a framework to assure the security of medical devices being incorporated into an IT network. It begins by looking at the development processes and the assurance of these through the use of a Process Assessment Model with a major focus on the security risk management processes. With the inclusion of a set of specific security controls, both the Healthcare Delivery Organisations and the Medical Device Manufacturers work together to establish fundamental security requirements. The Medical Device Manufacturer reports the achieved security assurance level of their device through the development of a security assurance case. The purpose of this approach is t...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3882
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A quality software process for rapid application development
(1997)
Coleman, Gerry
A quality software process for rapid application development
(1997)
Coleman, Gerry
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Having a defined and documented standardised software process, together with the appropriate techniques and tools to measure its effectiveness, offers the potential to software producers to improve the quality of their output. Many firms have yet to define their own software process. Yet without a defined process it is impossible to measure success or focus on how development capability can be enhanced. To date, a number of software process improvement frameworks have been developed and implemented. However, most of these models have been targeted at large-scale producers. Furthermore, they have applied to companies operating using traditional development techniques. Smaller companies and those operating in development areas where speed of delivery is paramount have not, as yet, had process improvement paradigms available for adoption. This study examined the software process in a small company and emerged with the recommendation of the use of the Dynamic Systems Development Method ...
http://doras.dcu.ie/18419/
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A security assurance framework for networked medical devices
(2013)
Finngegan, Anita; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
A security assurance framework for networked medical devices
(2013)
Finngegan, Anita; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
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This paper presents work for the development of a framework to assure the security of networked medical devices being incorporated. The paper focuses on one component of the framework, which addresses system development processes, and the assurance of these through the use of a Process Assessment Model with a major focus on the security risk management process. With the inclusion of a set of specific security controls and assurance processes, the purpose is to increase awareness of security vulnerabilities, risks and controls among Medical Device Manufacturers with the aim of increasing the overall security capability of medical devices.
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3851
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Adept – a software process appraisal method for small to medium-sized Irish software development organisations.
(2006)
Mc Caffery, Fergal; Richardson, Ita; Coleman, Gerry
Adept – a software process appraisal method for small to medium-sized Irish software development organisations.
(2006)
Mc Caffery, Fergal; Richardson, Ita; Coleman, Gerry
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In this paper we describe the appraisal method that was developed by Lero (the Irish Software Engineering Research Centre) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) to assess software processes within small to medium-sized Irish software organisations that have little or no experience of software process improvement (SPI) programmes. We developed a method, called Adept, through investigating the key factors that contribute to an effective software assessment method, reflecting the desires of Irish SMEs in terms of providing a “manageable” approach to SPI and through expanding upon the EPA method [1] to fulfil these objectives.
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/2080
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Adept – A Software Process Appraisal Method for Small to Medium-sized Software Development Organisations
(2006)
McCaffery, Fergal; Richardson, Ita; Coleman, Gerry
Adept – A Software Process Appraisal Method for Small to Medium-sized Software Development Organisations
(2006)
McCaffery, Fergal; Richardson, Ita; Coleman, Gerry
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In this paper we describe the appraisal method that was developed by Lero (the Irish Software Engineering Research Centre) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) to assess software processes within small to medium-sized Irish software organisations that have little or no experience of software process improvement (SPI) programmes. We developed a method, called Adept, through investigating the key factors that contribute to an effective software assessment method, reflecting the desires of Irish SMEs in terms of providing a “manageable” approach to SPI and through expanding upon the Express Process Appraisal (EPA) method [1] to fulfil these objectives.
http://eprints.dkit.ie/173/
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Adept : a unified assessment method for small software companies
(2007)
Coleman, Gerry; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Taylor, Philip S.
Adept : a unified assessment method for small software companies
(2007)
Coleman, Gerry; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Taylor, Philip S.
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Adept combines two process assessment methods, one plan-based and one agile-based, without dictating which one to use. This makes the lightweight approach attractive for small software companies.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10344/221
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Adept: A Unified Assessment Method for Small Software Companies
(2007)
McCaffery, Fergal; Taylor, Philip S.; Coleman, Gerry
Adept: A Unified Assessment Method for Small Software Companies
(2007)
McCaffery, Fergal; Taylor, Philip S.; Coleman, Gerry
http://eprints.dkit.ie/217/
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An Empirical Study of Software Process in Practice
(2005)
Coleman, Gerry
An Empirical Study of Software Process in Practice
(2005)
Coleman, Gerry
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In adopting a software process model, many small software companies are ignoring standard process models and models for process improvement. This study uses an empirical approach to investigate what processes software companies are using on a day-to-day basis and examines why these companies are rejecting "best practice" approaches.
http://eprints.dkit.ie/543/
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An empirical study of software process in practice
(2005)
Coleman, Gerry
An empirical study of software process in practice
(2005)
Coleman, Gerry
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In adopting a software process model, many small software companies are ignoring standard process models and models for process improvement. This study uses an empirical approach to investigate what processes software companies are using on a day-to-day basis and examines why these companies are rejecting “best practice” approaches.
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/1163
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An investigation into software development process formation in software start-ups
(2008)
Coleman, Gerry; O'Connor, Rory
An investigation into software development process formation in software start-ups
(2008)
Coleman, Gerry; O'Connor, Rory
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Purpose This paper reports on the results of an investigation into how the software development process is initially established within software product start-ups. Methodology/Approach The study employs a grounded theory approach to characterize the experiences of small software organizations in developing processes to support their software development activity. Using the indigenous Irish software product industry as a test-bed, we examine how software development processes are established in software product start-ups and the major factors that influence the make up of these processes. Findings The results show that the previous experience of the person tasked with managing the development work is the prime influencer on the process a company initially uses. Other influencers include the market sector in which the company is operating, the style of management used and the size and scale of the company operations. Practical implications The model has particular implications for sta...
http://doras.dcu.ie/18659/
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An investigation of barriers to the adoption of software process best practice models
(2007)
O'Connor, Rory V.; Coleman, Gerry
An investigation of barriers to the adoption of software process best practice models
(2007)
O'Connor, Rory V.; Coleman, Gerry
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This paper presents the results of a Grounded Theory study of how Software Process Improvement (SPI) is applied in the practice of software development, focussing on what is actually happening in practice in the software industry in relation to the adoption of SPI ‘Best Practice’ Models, such as ISO 9000 and CMMI. The results produce a picture of attitudes and perceptions in relation SPI best practice models, grounded in the field data, and reveals that many software managers reject SPI because of the associated implementation and maintenance costs and are reluctant to implement SPI models such as ISO 9000 and CMMI. This paper presents the findings in relation to cost of process and the factors affecting it, including bureaucracy, documentation, communication, tacit knowledge and organisational creativity and flexibility and the associated impact on the adoption of SPI best practice models.
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/2344
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Analysing the Cost of Lightweight SPI Assessments
(2008)
McCaffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
Analysing the Cost of Lightweight SPI Assessments
(2008)
McCaffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
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In this paper we describe the implementation of an assessment method that was developed to assess software processes within small to medium-sized Irish software organisations that have little or no experience of software process improvement (SPI) programmes. We discuss the actual overheads associated with performing software process assessments based upon our experiences of performing assessments in three small to medium sized (SMEs) software development companies.
http://eprints.dkit.ie/172/
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Configuration management process improvement for the medical device industry
(2006)
Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
Configuration management process improvement for the medical device industry
(2006)
Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
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This paper outlines how the goals, practices and capability levels for the configuration management (CM) process area within a software process improvement (SPI) framework have been developed. This framework addresses an opportunity to integrate the regulatory issues and SPI mechanisms so as to achieve improvements that are critical to the development of software for medical devices [1]. Software is becoming an increasingly important aspect of medical devices and medical device regulation. Medical devices can only be marketed if compliance and approval from the appropriate regulatory bodies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [2] (US requirement), and the European Commission under its Medical Device Directives (MDD) [3] (CE marking requirement) is achieved. Integrated into the design process of medical devices, is the requirement of the production and maintenance of a device technical file, incorporating a design history file. Design history illustrates the well documented, de...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/2248
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Configuration Management Process Improvement for the Medical Device Industry
(2006)
McCaffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
Configuration Management Process Improvement for the Medical Device Industry
(2006)
McCaffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
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This paper outlines how the goals, practices and capability levels for the configuration management (CM) process area within a software process improvement (SPI) framework have been developed. This framework addresses an opportunity to integrate the regulatory issues and SPI mechanisms so as to achieve improvements that are critical to the development of software for medical devices [1]. Software is becoming an increasingly important aspect of medical devices and medical device regulation. Medical devices can only be marketed if compliance and approval from the appropriate regulatory bodies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [2] (US requirement), and the European Commission under its Medical Device Directives (MDD) [3] (CE marking requirement) is achieved. Integrated into the design process of medical devices, is the requirement of the production and maintenance of a device technical file, incorporating a design history file. Design history illustrates the well documented,...
http://eprints.dkit.ie/148/
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Developing a configuration management model for the medical device industry
(2007)
McCaffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
Developing a configuration management model for the medical device industry
(2007)
McCaffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
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Software is becoming an increasingly important aspect of medical devices and medical device regulation. Software enables highly complex systems to be built. However, complexity is the enemy of safety, therefore strict adherence to well documented processes is important within the domain of medical device software. Medical devices can only be marketed if compliance and approval from the appropriate regulatory bodies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is achieved. This paper outlines the development of a Configuration Management Capability Model (CMCM). The CMCM is a Software Process Improvement (SPI) model specifically dedicated to Configuration Management (CM) for the medical device industry. This paper details how medical device regulations may be satisfied by adopting relevant practices from the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) CM process area. It also investigates how the CMMI® CM process area may be extended with additional practices that are outside the remi...
http://eprints.dkit.ie/198/
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Developing a configuration management model for use in medical device industry
(2006)
Mc Caffery, Fergal; O'Connor, Rory V.; Coleman, Gerry
Developing a configuration management model for use in medical device industry
(2006)
Mc Caffery, Fergal; O'Connor, Rory V.; Coleman, Gerry
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This paper outlines the development of a Configuration Management model for the MEDical device software industry (CMMED). The paper details how medical device regulations associated with Configuration Management (CM) may be satisfied by adopting less than half of the practices from the CM process area of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). It also investigates how the CMMI CM process area may be extended with additional practices that are outside the remit of the CMMI, but are required in order to satisfy medical device regulatory guidelines.
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/2247
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Developing a configuration management model for use in the medical device industry
(2006)
McCaffery, Fergal; O'Connor, Rory; Coleman, Gerry
Developing a configuration management model for use in the medical device industry
(2006)
McCaffery, Fergal; O'Connor, Rory; Coleman, Gerry
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This paper outlines the development of a Configuration Management model for the MEDical device software industry (CMMED). The paper details how medical device regulations associated with Configuration Management (CM) may be satisfied by adopting less than half of the practices from the CM process area of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). It also investigates how the CMMI CM process area may be extended with additional practices that are outside the remit of the CMMI, but are required in order to satisfy medical device regulatory guidelines.
http://eprints.dkit.ie/149/
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Development of a process assessment model for assessing security of IT networks incorporating medical devices against ISO/IEC 15026-4
(2013)
Finnegan, Anita; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
Development of a process assessment model for assessing security of IT networks incorporating medical devices against ISO/IEC 15026-4
(2013)
Finnegan, Anita; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
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Advancements in medical device design over the last number of years have allowed medical device manufacturers to add more complex functionality particularly through the use of software. Such advancements include the ability for devices to communicate wirelessly across networks, from device to device and over the Internet. However, with such advancements comes additional risks; these are security risks, vulnerabilities and threats. In the past twelve months, concern within the medical device community has led to the US Government calling upon the FDA to take responsibility of medical device security. In support of this, this position paper details a research proposal to address medical device security issues through the development of a Process Reference Model (PRM) and a Process Assessment Model (PAM) to assess the capability of the processes used to develop medical devices intended to be incorporated onto healthcare networks and also determine the product security capability throug...
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3124
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Experiences of Performing Lightweight Software Process Assessments within Small-to-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
(2008)
McCaffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
Experiences of Performing Lightweight Software Process Assessments within Small-to-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
(2008)
McCaffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
http://eprints.dkit.ie/130/
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Experimenting with agile – first things first
(2006)
Downey, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry; Mc Caffery, Fergal
Experimenting with agile – first things first
(2006)
Downey, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry; Mc Caffery, Fergal
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Faced with challenges in relation to interpretation of requirements, issues with build and deployment and excessive integration defects, this paper examines how a software team propose using a novel combination of Covey’s ‘First Things First’ principle and Cockburn’s Methodology Shaping, as a potential solution to examine their current process and define a new set of working conventions which will address these issues.
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/2688
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Exploring managerial commitment towards SPI in small and very small enterprises
(2010)
O'Connor, Rory V.; Basri, Shuib; Coleman, Gerry
Exploring managerial commitment towards SPI in small and very small enterprises
(2010)
O'Connor, Rory V.; Basri, Shuib; Coleman, Gerry
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This paper compares and contrasts the results of two similar studies into the software process practices in Irish Small and Very Small Enterprises. The first study contains rich findings in relation to the role and influence of managerial experience and style, with particular respect to the company founder and software development managers in small to medium seized enterprises (SMEs), whilst the second study contains extensive findings in relation to people and management involvement / commitment and SPI goal planning in very small enterprises (VSEs). By combining these results of these two studies of Irish SMEs/VSEs we can develop a rich picture of managerial commitment towards SPI and in particular explore the similarities between Small and Very Small Enterprises.
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/711
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EXtreme Programming (XP) as a ‘minimum’ software process : a grounded theory
(2004)
Coleman, Gerry
EXtreme Programming (XP) as a ‘minimum’ software process : a grounded theory
(2004)
Coleman, Gerry
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Within the body of literature, much emphasis has been placed on the use of process models to support software development [1, 2, 3]. Despite this, there is significant variation in the software processes used by software companies. Analysis shows that many companies are deploying proprietary, tailored “good enough” or “minimum” process in their software development activity. But what is “minimum” process? What factors influence the composition of minimum process in software companies and why are these companies choosing to reject standard process models in favour of a tailored minimum?
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/1161
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Framework to assist healthcare delivery organisations and medical device manufacturers establish security assurance for networked medical devices
(2013)
Finnegan, Anita; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
Framework to assist healthcare delivery organisations and medical device manufacturers establish security assurance for networked medical devices
(2013)
Finnegan, Anita; Mc Caffery, Fergal; Coleman, Gerry
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This paper introduces an assurance framework for networked medical device development. This work is being conducted to address the everincreasing concerns of medical device security with a specific focus on medical devices to be incorporated into IT networks. The framework utilises a Process Assessment Model and a Process Reference Model to address system development lifecycle processes, security assurance processes and a focused risk management process. There is currently no governance for the development of secure medical devices in place and so, this work sets out to resolve this problem by increasing the awareness of medical device security risks, threats and vulnerabilities among Medical Device Manufacturers, IT vendors and Healthcare Delivery Organisations
http://hdl.handle.net/10344/3850
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Ignoring 'Best Practice': why Irish software SMEs are rejecting CMMI and ISO 9000
(2009)
O'Connor, Rory V.; Coleman, Gerry
Ignoring 'Best Practice': why Irish software SMEs are rejecting CMMI and ISO 9000
(2009)
O'Connor, Rory V.; Coleman, Gerry
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Software Process Improvement (SPI) "best practice" models such as ISO 9000 and the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) have been developed to assist software development organisations by harnessing their experience and providing them with support so that they can produce software products on time, within budget and to a high level of quality. However there is increasing evidence that these models are not being adopted by Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and primarily remain the remit of large organisations. This paper presents the results of a Grounded Theory study into why Irish SME software product companies are not using these SPI models. The key inhibiting factor found was the issue of cost. We discuss the findings in relation to cost of process and the factors affecting it, including bureaucracy, documentation, communication, tacit knowledge and organisational creativity and flexibility, and the associated impact on the adoption of SPI best practice m...
http://hdl.handle.net.proxy.lib.ul.ie/10344/2098
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Ignoring ‘best practice’: Why Irish software SMEs are rejecting CMMI and ISO 9000
(2009)
O'Connor, Rory; Coleman, Gerry
Ignoring ‘best practice’: Why Irish software SMEs are rejecting CMMI and ISO 9000
(2009)
O'Connor, Rory; Coleman, Gerry
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Software Process Improvement (SPI) ‘best practice’ models such as ISO 9000 and the Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) have been developed to assist software development organisations by harnessing their experience and providing them with support so that they can produce software products on time, within budget and to a high level of quality. However there is increasing evidence that these models are not being adopted by Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SME) and primarily remain the remit of large organisations. This paper presents the results of a Grounded Theory study into why Irish SME software product companies are not using these SPI models. The key inhibiting factor found was the issue of cost. We discuss the findings in relation to cost of process and the factors affecting it, including bureaucracy, documentation, communication, tacit knowledge and organisational creativity and flexibility, and the associated impact on the adoption of SPI best practice models.
http://doras.dcu.ie/16739/
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