Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money laundering and its prevention.
7. Explain the concept of Game theory that was applied in neutralizing the Cold War and Nuclearization. How can it be applied to tackle cyber threats and attacks? (250 words)
Reference: Business Standard
Why the question:
The article explains us the importance of Game Theory as a concept and its possible application to Cyber-attacks.
Key Demand of the question:
One is expected to discuss the concept of Game Theory and its possibility of being used to address cyber threats and attacks.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start with what you understand by Game Theory.
Body:
Game theory is the science of strategy. It is the study of rational behavior in situations involving Interdependence means that any player is affected by what others do and his actions must depend on the prediction of others responses.
Discuss the significance of Game Theory in neutralizing the Cold War and Nuclearization in the past.
Then explain the factors that make cyber-attacks dangerous. And in what way Game theory can be applied to address it.
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
