Simulation for cybersecurity: state of the art and future directions
Published in Journal of Cybersecurity, 2021
In this article, we provide an introduction to simulation for cybersecurity and focus on three themes: (1) an overview of the cybersecurity domain; (2) a summary of notable simulation research efforts for cybersecurity; and (3) a proposed way forward on how simulations could broaden cybersecurity efforts. The overview of cybersecurity provides readers with a foundational perspective of cybersecurity in the light of targets, threats, and preventive measures. The simulation research section details the current role that simulation plays in cybersecurity, which mainly falls on representative environment building; test, evaluate, and explore; training and exercises; risk analysis and assessment; and humans in cybersecurity research.
Recommended citation: Kavak, Hamdi; Padilla, Jose J; Vernon-Bido, Daniele; Diallo, Saikou Y; Gore, Ross; Shetty, Sachin. (2021). "Simulation for cybersecurity: state of the art and future directions." Journal of Cybersecurity. 7(1), tyab005.
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