Software Engineering Lab

BCSE301P

NAME: N. LOKESH
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 21BKT0110
LAB SLOT: L33+34
FACULTY NAME: POORNIMA N
Definition of state transition diagram
A state transition diagram, also known as a state machine diagram or finite
state machine diagram, is a graphical representation of a system's behaviour,
illustrating the transitions between various states in response to external
events. It consists of states, transitions, and events, providing a visual depiction
of how a system responds to input or changes in its environment.
A State Transition Diagram is a visual representation that depicts the various
states an object or system can be in and the transitions between these states.
It illustrates how the system responds to events and changes from one state to
another.
It's a valuable tool for modelling system behaviour, particularly in complex
systems where understanding the sequence of states is crucial.

when the state transition diagram can be used

State Transition Diagrams are particularly useful in scenarios where the
behaviour of a system can be divided into distinct states, and transitions
between these states are triggered by specific events. In the context of
Cybersecurity Threats in E-commerce Transactions, a State Transition Diagram
can be employed to model the different states of a transaction process and
how the system responds to security-related events.

STDs are highly beneficial in various scenarios, including:

Software Design and Development: Modelling user interactions, system
workflows, program control flow, and error handling.
Communication Protocols: Defining message exchanges between systems,
ensuring proper data flow, and handling unexpected events.
Hardware Design: Illustrating operational modes, control paths within circuits,
and transitions between states in digital logic.
Finite State Machines (FSMs): Representing the behaviour of an FSM, which is
a model that can be in a finite number of states and transitions between them
based on inputs.
E-commerce Security Analysis: Modelling the various states of an e-commerce
transaction, identifying potential vulnerability points where cyber threats can
occur, and visualizing mitigation strategies.

Table depicting the notations with descriptions

NOTATION DESCRIPTION

State A distinct condition or situation the system can be in.

An action or stimulus that triggers a transition from one

Event state to another.

In a System, it represents a Simple state with no

Simple State substructure.

In a System, it represents a Composite state with two or

more parallel or concurrent states out of which only one
Composite state will be active at a time and other states will be
State inactive.

Transition Movement from another state to another due to an event

Text associated with a transition, specifying the event and

Label any additional information (conditions, actions).

Initial State In a System, it represents Starting state.

Final State In a System, it represents Ending state.

Draw state transition diagram for your project and explain.

Topic: Cybersecurity Threats in E-commerce Transactions