Secure multi-dimensional consensus algorithm against malicious attacks

In this paper, we investigate the problem of multi-dimensional consensus subject to the internal agent dynamics constraint and external non-cooperative malicious attacks. We propose a secure discrete-time multi-dimensional consensus algorithm (SMCA), where two-hop information is utilized to check th...

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Published in:Automatica (Oxford) Vol. 157; p. 111224
Main Authors: Luo, Xiaoyu, Zhao, Chengcheng, He, Jianping
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2023
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ISSN:0005-1098, 1873-2836
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Summary:In this paper, we investigate the problem of multi-dimensional consensus subject to the internal agent dynamics constraint and external non-cooperative malicious attacks. We propose a secure discrete-time multi-dimensional consensus algorithm (SMCA), where two-hop information is utilized to check the integrity of neighboring agents’ information. Furthermore, we derive a necessary and sufficient condition for all normal agents to achieve consensus exponentially under SMCA. For the boundary-case attacks under SMCA, we first cast the problem as an equivalent problem of multi-dimensional consensus with nonuniform time-delays, and then obtain the analytical expression of the attacks’ effects on the final state and convergence rate. Compared with the existing works, SMCA can achieve multi-dimensional consensus for all normal agents with local dynamics even when the number of compromised agents is unknown. Finally, extensive simulations demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.
ISSN:0005-1098
1873-2836
DOI:10.1016/j.automatica.2023.111224