Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is an approach to system development that uses models to represent the system and its components, relationships, and behaviors. MBSE provides a visual and integrated view of the system and facilitates communication among stakeholders, enabling better decision-making throughout the development process.

Cybersecurity is a critical consideration in modern systems engineering. MBSE can help address cybersecurity concerns by facilitating the identification and analysis of potential threats and vulnerabilities. 

By modeling the system and its components, MBSE can provide a comprehensive view of the system’s security requirements, helping to ensure that security is designed into the system from the outset. Additionally, it can aid in the development of security policies and procedures and support the analysis of security incidents.

 Let us discuss three significant concepts that are brought together by the MBSE: 

• Model

A model is a simplified representation of a system, which helps to abstract reality and manage complexity by removing unnecessary details. In creating a model, a systems architect must ensure that the system’s structure and behavior are readily apparent and can be easily managed.

• Systems thinking 

Systems thinking involves looking at a system as part of a broader interconnected system rather than as a self-contained entity. A systems engineer’s role is to observe the system from a distance, explore its boundaries and context, and identify patterns to identify issues and manage complexity. They must analyze the system to identify its parts and connections and then synthesize the parts back into a coherent system as a whole. This method emphasizes the interconnectedness of the system and the interdependence of its parts.

• Systems engineering 

Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach that utilizes systems principles and concepts, as well as scientific, technological, and management methods, to successfully realize, use, and retire engineered systems. It aims to ensure that all requirements are satisfied by the designed system by focusing on the system’s architecture, implementation, integration, analysis, and management throughout its lifecycle. This approach considers various aspects of the system, such as software, hardware, other processes, and procedures, to ensure that they all work together in a cohesive manner.

In this way, MBSE provides a holistic approach to systems engineering that combines these three concepts to produce effective results. 

With the help of simplified models, Orthogone systems engineering services can help manage the complexity of the system, identify issues, and ensure that all requirements are properly met.