A Digital Service for Citizens: Multi-Parameter Optimization Model for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Cybercrime and Cyberdefense

Objectives: This study discusses work performed within the context of the SAINT R&D project concerning the correlation of the prices of cybercrime services with the costs of investing in cyber security technologies. The main goal is to investigate how various financial and business-related cybercrime parameters relate to cybersecurity costs. In this context, the paper also examines the involved stakeholders and how they interact with each other. Methods/Analysis: Given the above considerations, from a theoretical standpoint, it is to describe a generic model for pricing illicit cybercrime products and services. This model, namely the Capacity Value Based Pricing (CVBP) model, has been proposed in the context of pricing “normal” products and services. Our study adapts this model suitably to apply the pricing modeling of illicit cybercrime products and services. Findings: The findings elucidate the professionalization of cybercrime, the significance of the emerging market for illicit services, and the pressing need for advanced AI methods to process qualitative data into quantitative insights. Novelty/Improvement:This paper contributes to establishing theoretical and econometric models vital for stakeholders navigating the financial terrain of the cybercrime economy. Future research should refine the methodologies presented and enhance data reliability for such critical analyses. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-08-04-06 Full Text: PDF