arXiv (Cornell University)
Simulation in Cybersecurity: Understanding Techniques, Applications, and Goals
August 2025 • Luca Serena, Gabriele D’Angelo, Stefano Ferretti, Moreno Marzolla
Modeling and simulation are widely used in cybersecurity research to assess cyber threats, evaluate defense mechanisms, and analyze vulnerabilities. However, the diversity of application areas, the variety of cyberattacks scenarios, and the differing objectives of these simulations makes it difficult to identify methodological trends. Existing reviews often focus on specific modeling techniques or application domains, making it challenging to analyze the field as a whole. To address these limitations, we present a…