A novel numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic model for the propagation of malicious codes in Wireless Sensor Networks using a high order spectral collocation technique

Abstract The open nature of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) renders them an easy target to malicious code propagation, posing a significant and persistent threat to their security. Various mathematical models have been studied in recent literature for understanding the dynamics and control of the pr...

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Main Authors: Junjie Zhu, Misbah Ullah, Saif Ullah, Muhammad Bilal Riaz, Abdul Baseer Saqib, Atif M. Alamri, Salman A. AlQahtani
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description Abstract The open nature of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) renders them an easy target to malicious code propagation, posing a significant and persistent threat to their security. Various mathematical models have been studied in recent literature for understanding the dynamics and control of the propagation of malicious codes in WSNs. However, due to the inherent randomness and uncertainty present in WSNs, stochastic modeling approach is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the propagation of malicious codes in WSNs. In this paper, we formulate a general stochastic compartmental model for analyzing the dynamics of malicious code distribution in WSNs and suggest its possible control. We incorporate the stochasticity in the classical deterministic model for the inherent unpredictability in code propagation, which results in a more appropriate representation of the dynamics. A basic theoretical analysis including the stability results of the model with randomness is carried out. Moreover, a higher-order spectral collocation technique is applied for the numerical solution of the proposed stochastic model. The accuracy and numerical stability of the model is presented. Finally, a comprehensive simulation is depicted to verify theoretical results and depict the impact of parameters on the model’s dynamic behavior. This study incorporates stochasticity in a deterministic model of malicious codes spread in WSNs with the implementation of spectral numerical scheme which helps to capture these networks’ inherent uncertainties and complex nature.
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spelling doaj-art-e605fc838d704f4192501cd4acdba8a62025-08-20T01:48:08ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115112110.1038/s41598-024-82033-2A novel numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic model for the propagation of malicious codes in Wireless Sensor Networks using a high order spectral collocation techniqueJunjie Zhu0Misbah Ullah1Saif Ullah2Muhammad Bilal Riaz3Abdul Baseer Saqib4Atif M. Alamri5Salman A. AlQahtani6School of Mathematics, Shandong UniversityDepartment of Mathematics, City University of Science and Information Technology PeshawarDepartment of Mathematics, University of PeshawarIT4Innovations, VSB-Technical University of OstravaFaculty of Education, Department of Mathematics, Nangrahar UniversitySoftware Engineering Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud UniversityComputer Engineering Department, College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud UniversityAbstract The open nature of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) renders them an easy target to malicious code propagation, posing a significant and persistent threat to their security. Various mathematical models have been studied in recent literature for understanding the dynamics and control of the propagation of malicious codes in WSNs. However, due to the inherent randomness and uncertainty present in WSNs, stochastic modeling approach is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the propagation of malicious codes in WSNs. In this paper, we formulate a general stochastic compartmental model for analyzing the dynamics of malicious code distribution in WSNs and suggest its possible control. We incorporate the stochasticity in the classical deterministic model for the inherent unpredictability in code propagation, which results in a more appropriate representation of the dynamics. A basic theoretical analysis including the stability results of the model with randomness is carried out. Moreover, a higher-order spectral collocation technique is applied for the numerical solution of the proposed stochastic model. The accuracy and numerical stability of the model is presented. Finally, a comprehensive simulation is depicted to verify theoretical results and depict the impact of parameters on the model’s dynamic behavior. This study incorporates stochasticity in a deterministic model of malicious codes spread in WSNs with the implementation of spectral numerical scheme which helps to capture these networks’ inherent uncertainties and complex nature.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82033-2Spectral collocation techniqueStochastic compartmental modeling, Distribution density, Wireless sensor network, Malicious codes propagation, Stability Analysis
spellingShingle Junjie Zhu
Misbah Ullah
Saif Ullah
Muhammad Bilal Riaz
Abdul Baseer Saqib
Atif M. Alamri
Salman A. AlQahtani
A novel numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic model for the propagation of malicious codes in Wireless Sensor Networks using a high order spectral collocation technique
Scientific Reports
Spectral collocation technique
Stochastic compartmental modeling, Distribution density, Wireless sensor network, Malicious codes propagation, Stability Analysis
title A novel numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic model for the propagation of malicious codes in Wireless Sensor Networks using a high order spectral collocation technique
title_full A novel numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic model for the propagation of malicious codes in Wireless Sensor Networks using a high order spectral collocation technique
title_fullStr A novel numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic model for the propagation of malicious codes in Wireless Sensor Networks using a high order spectral collocation technique
title_full_unstemmed A novel numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic model for the propagation of malicious codes in Wireless Sensor Networks using a high order spectral collocation technique
title_short A novel numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic model for the propagation of malicious codes in Wireless Sensor Networks using a high order spectral collocation technique
title_sort novel numerical solution of nonlinear stochastic model for the propagation of malicious codes in wireless sensor networks using a high order spectral collocation technique
topic Spectral collocation technique
Stochastic compartmental modeling, Distribution density, Wireless sensor network, Malicious codes propagation, Stability Analysis
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-82033-2
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