Internet of Things Network Security Improvement Investment: The Role of Platform and Smart Device Manufacturer
Xiufeng Li,
Zhen Zhang
Abstract:This study aims to address the network security investment problem in an IoT environment by developing a game-theoretical model. We examine the impact of IoT service level and customer characteristics on the incentives for both the IoT platform and the manufacturer to invest in security, as well as the platform's profitability. Through analytical analysis, we obtain several noteworthy findings. Firstly, we find that a higher IoT platform service level corresponds to a higher security responsibility. As a resul… Show more
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