Game Theory Basics and Its Application in Cyber Security

Abstract

The concept of game theory has in recent times has found application extensively in the area of security usually called security games. A game could be normal form or extensive form and are used to model the behaviour of players in a simple or complex contest for resources within a given scenario. Game theory finds application in various areas including finance, economics, politics, auction, sciences and cyber security. This work reviews the application of game theory in cyber security. A brief introduction to the concept of game theory is presented alongside a detailed review of research works carried out using the concept of game theory for cyber security.