arrow
Return

Complex networks after centrality-based attacks and defense

delete2024-02-29
delete0
delete
OA
AI
M
Maham Zafar
K
Kashif Kifayat
A
Ammara Gul *
U
Usman Tahir
S
Sarah Abu Ghazalah
DOI:10.1007/s40747-024-01354-xdelete
deleteOriginal
deleteOriginal request for help
deleteShare
deleteSave
Abstract

Abstract

En 中文
Exploration in complex networks has surged. Centrality measures play a pivotal role in pinpointing essential components within these networks. Previous work focus on nodes with the highest Betweenness centrality through extensive simulations. This paper analyzes the attack and/or defense strategy using one more centrality metric, bridging centrality and Bridging-Betweenness Fusion Attack (combination of both betweenness and bridging centrality). Our two-fold contribution is (1) Using high centrality removal as an attacking strategy and inspired by the dynamic node removal process, recalculated node method after each node removal is proposed. (2) In our defense techniques, new nodes are added to existing lower centrality nodes. They are added after attacks to restore the graph's connectivity according to proposed defense strategies. Note that some attacks and defense techniques were already introduced while others are presented first time, e.g., the combination of two centrality measures for attack and a bridging-based defense strategy. This innovative approach presents a promising advancement in enhancing the resilience and fortification of complex networks against potential attacks, signifying a notable advantage of this work.
Keywords:
Complex networks
Random graph
Bridging centrality
Betweenness centrality
Centrality-based-attack
Centrality-based-defense

Journal

Complex and Intelligent Systems cover
Complex and Intelligent Systems
IF:
4.6
Papers:
2.1K
Citations:
6.6K

Organization

A
air university islamabad
Scholars:
1.1K
Papers: 987
Citations: 5
K
King Khalid University
Scholars:
1.1W
Papers: 1.3W
Citations: 1.5W