Apply game theory/Nash equilibrium in computer security scenario

Question

I want to apply the game theory to a scenario in security . where two ppl the optimal outcome of a game is one where no player has an incentive to deviate from his or her chosen strategy after considering an opponent's choice.

Example :-stealing a password. / social engineering

is it possible to apply game theory to this kind of scenario ?

Answer 1

It is possible to apply game theory to computer security, especially in the networked scenario. Here are some resources to get you on your way:

• Network Security: A Decision and Game Theoretic Approach, Cambridge University Press.
• Security and Game Theory: Algorithms, Deployed Systems, Lessons Learned, Cambridge University Press.
• A Survey of Game Theory as Applied to Network Security