9.1 Mixed Strategy Equilibrium in Cyber Security » Quiz Solution
Question: Consider the cyber security game from lesson 9. What happens to the equilibrium probability
that the attacker \attacks" if the cost to the defender of a false alarm increases (Hint: nd the mixed strategy
Nash equilibrium for the game when the false alarm cost is 5 and the false alarm cost is 10. Then compare
the equilibrium attack probabilities.)
Answer: (b) Increases
Explanation: If this question is dicult, review nding mixed strategy equilibria in lesson
5.