Simulation of heterogeneous networks

Infrastructures protection based on heterogeneous networks

“…These problems strongly affect the nature of heterogeneous networks that is characterised by dynamic and complex nature (Rumekasten, 1994). Indeed, heterogeneous networks result from an aggregation of different assets, i.e., underwater systems, surface drones, ships, helicopters and even satellites (Eickstedt et al, 2006) being available for connection based on their operative status and boundary conditions; this context is a very sensitive environment in cyber warfare; in this area the conceptual models are representing the characteristics of nodes, connections, and infrastructures of the heterogeneous network (Benjamin et al, 2010) The use of IAs has been demonstrated to be very effective for reproducing reactive entities and complex systems; the concept of agent-driven simulation where the IAs are directing objects active within the simulation was tested in a wide spectrum of applications (Oren and Ylmaz, 2009).…”