Towards a Hierarchical Temporal Memory Based Self-managed Dynamic Trust Replication Mechanism in Cognitive Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks

— Dynamic trust models and replication approaches that adequately address the security needs of wireless cognitive ad hoc networks (MANET) have proven quite difficult to develop. The inherent decentralized nature of ad hoc networks and their collaborative services give rise to a series of vulnerabilities that can be exploited by malicious entities. This problem is exacerbated by the fact that risk assessment models show high levels of complexity, which suggest significant domain constraints and lack of true human-like reasoning. Recent work in the area of HTM demonstrates the ability to mimic higher level cognitive skills. This paper discusses the potential of using HTM to improve human-like reasoning in the replication of trust information in cognitive MANETs. Key-Words: — MANETs, Trust, Threats, HTM, Hierarchical Temporal Memory, Vulnerabilities,

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