Method and system for secure scheduling of workflows and virtual machine utilization in cloud

Abstract

Scheduling of tasks in workflow comprises of heterogeneous and interdependent computational tasks. The method receives a set of workflows comprising of one or more heterogeneous tasks. Further, a set of parameters are extracted from each heterogeneous task to select a set of optimal virtual machines (VM) type combination parameters and a set of security level combination parameters. The method selects the optimized combination of VM types, security service levels and task order. Further, a workflow schedule is generated for the tasks of the selected VM type combinations. The method further performs optimal selection of VM types and security services, with efficient schedule generation, and effectively reuses VM with reduced overall cost without delay in make span. Additionally, the method enhances security model with accurate risk estimation.