Asllani, Arben and Ali, Amjad (2012) Using Simulation to Investigate Virus Propagation in Computer Networks. Network and Communication Technologies, 1 (2). ISSN 1927-064X
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Abstract
Making the best decisions to respond to a virus threat can be critical in thwarting a quick spread and minimizing negative impacts of an attack. This paper uses simulation to compare two main prevention strategies: patching and quarantine. These strategies are borrowed from epidemiological models and are currently employed to prevent and control the spread of computer viruses throughout networks. Simulation is a powerful decision making tool which can be used to mimic the complex behavior of a spreading virus while testing a range of alternative parameters for different attack scenarios. The proposed simulation model suggests that patching is a better protection strategy than quarantine. A carefully selected patching strategy can be used to enforce the herd immunity effect and place the spread of a virus in an endemic state in the shortest possible amount of time.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | East India Archive > Multidisciplinary |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@eastindiaarchive.com |
Date Deposited: | 06 Jun 2023 07:51 |
Last Modified: | 12 Sep 2024 04:51 |
URI: | http://ebooks.keeplibrary.com/id/eprint/1325 |