The algorithm model for cumulative vulnerability risk assessment. (1st January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Yong Yan; Shu, Hong Chun
• Is Part Of: International journal of internet protocol technology. Volume 8:Number 2/3(2014)
• Page Start: 150
• Page End: 157
• Publication Date: 2014-01-01
• Subjects: rough sets -- vulnerability -- reverse iteration algorithm -- cumulative risk -- risk assessment; File Transfer Protocol (Computer network protocol) -- Periodicals; Multicasting (Computer networks) -- Periodicals; 004.678
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-8209

Abstract

The network information security vulnerability assessment consists of two kinds of risks. The stable risks of vulnerability itself and the cumulative multi-risks that are generated from a successful attack and which can impact on the whole network. To count cumulative multi-risk, a new method has been developed, which uses vulnerabilities in attack graph and reverse iteration tracing algorithm based on rough sets. Two kinds of cumulative multi-risks will be identified, named 'the worst state' and 'the critical state'. The experimental evidences prove the veracity and validity of the new algorithm model.