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Reasons for secrecy and deception in homeland-security resource allocation
1Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, NY 14260, USA. jzhuang@buffalo.edu
Summary
Defenders may choose secrecy over disclosing defensive resource allocations in homeland security. This strategic choice, analyzed through game theory, offers insights into future research on security and deception.
Area of Science:
- Game Theory
- Homeland Security
- Decision Science
Background:
- Understanding defender strategies is crucial for effective homeland security.
- Existing research often assumes transparency in resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the strategic advantages of secrecy or deception in defensive resource allocation.
- To synthesize game-theoretic models relevant to homeland security contexts.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of existing game-theoretic literature.
- Analysis of defender preferences for secrecy versus disclosure.
Main Results:
- Game theory suggests potential benefits for defenders in maintaining secrecy regarding resource deployment.
- Secrecy can be a rational strategy to enhance defensive effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Defender secrecy in resource allocation is a viable and potentially optimal strategy in homeland security.
- Further research should investigate the nuances of deception and its implications for security.
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