A taxonomy of cybersecurity economic models
inforesearchPeer-Reviewed
security
Source: Elsevier Security JournalsAugust 23, 2026
Summary
This academic paper presents a taxonomy, or classification system, of different economic models used in cybersecurity. Rather than discussing a specific vulnerability or threat, it organizes and categorizes the various ways that security costs, risks, and incentives work in the real world.
Classification
Attack SophisticationModerate
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Original source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167404826002555?dgcid=rss_sd_all
First tracked: August 23, 2026 at 02:01 AM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%