Research Article

A Novel Edge-Based Trust Management System for the Smart City Environment Using Eigenvector Analysis

Table 1

Event-based score allotment: direct trust.

EventsScore

Correct forwarding of the offered packet+1
Dropping an offered packet−1
Reception of updated DCL packet from “nj+1
Reception of old DCL broadcast form “nj−1
Timely reply for a hello packet+1
Route request for a node listed in DCL−1