How stable are large superpeer networks against attack?

In this paper, we analyze the stability of large scale superpeer networks against attacks. Two different kinds of attacks namely deterministic and degree dependent attack have been introduced. We model the superpeer networks with the help of bimodal degree distribution and different attacks with the help of graph dynamics. It is interesting to observe from both theoretical and simulation results that peer degree plays the key role for maintaining the stability of the network in face of these two attacks.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: P2P
• Authors: Bivas Mitra, Sujoy Ghose, Niloy Ganguly
• Keywords: Bimodal Degree Distribution, Degree Dependent Attack, P2P 2007, Peer-to-Peer Computing, Superpeer Networks