A game-theoretic approach to secure control of communication-based train control systems under jamming attacks

Zhiheng Xu, Quanyan Zhu

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Abstract

To meet the growing railway-transportation demand, a new train control system, communication-based train control (CBTC) system, aims to maximize the ability of train lines by reducing the headway of each train. However, the wireless communications expose the CBTC system to new security threats. Due to the cyber-physical nature of the CBTC system, a jamming attack can damage the physical part of the train system by disrupting the communications. To address this issue, we develop a secure framework to mitigate the impact of the jamming attack based on a security criterion. At the cyber layer, we apply a multi-channel model to enhance the reliability of the communications and develop a zero-sum stochastic game to capture the interactions between the transmitter and jammer. We present analytical results and apply dynamic programming to find the equilibrium of the stochastic game. Finally, the experimental results are provided to evaluate the performance of the proposed secure mechanism.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2017 1st International Workshop on Safe Control of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, SCAV 2017 (part of CPS Week)
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery, Inc
Pages27-34
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781450349765
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 18 2017
Event1st International Workshop on Safe Control of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, SCAV 2017 - Pittsburgh, United States
Duration: Apr 21 2017 → …

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2017 1st International Workshop on Safe Control of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, SCAV 2017 (part of CPS Week)

Other

Other1st International Workshop on Safe Control of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, SCAV 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh
Period4/21/17 → …

Keywords

  • Communication-based train control
  • Cyber-Physical system
  • Jamming attack
  • Secure Control
  • Stochastic game

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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