Evolutionary dynamics of the interdependent security games on complex network

Zhen Wang, Chaofan Li, Xing Jin, Hong Ding, Guanghai Cui, Lanping Yu

Abstract: Highlights•We use evolutionary game dynamics to explore the evolution process of three interdependent security games: total effort, weakest link and best shot.•We use the Monte Carlo method to simulate the specific strategy selection between individuals.•We carry out simulation experiments in three networks: Lattice networks, Erdos- Renyi (ER) random networks and Barabási-Albert (BA) scale-free networks.•We study the influence of cluster effects in different networks on the evolution of the three IDS models.•We provide suggestions and guidance for companies under specific security scenarios in making security investment choices.