Cost Computations for Cyber Fighter Associate

Abstract

Modeling cost in cyber operations is a difficult problem due to the number of variables involved and the potential perspectives that can be used to evaluate what constitutes cost. As such, there is a need for a cost computation method and program for the Cyber Fighter Associate (a knowledge-based system that helps to evaluate agility maneuvers). We developed a cost computation method and program for evaluating these costs from a number of perspectives while allowing for the changing network topology of real-world battlefield situations. This cost computation method allows for quick computation of cost for a given course of action and the potential for the addition of different approaches to cost analysis with a minimum of effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2015
Accession Number
ADA618206

Entities

People

  • Andrew Erbs
  • Lisa M. Marvel

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computations
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Programs
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Digital Information
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Graphs
  • Information Operations
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Research
  • Network Topology
  • Operating Systems
  • Security
  • User Interface

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Operations Research
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Cyber