IV Implementing a Systemic Dimensional Cyberprofiling Model in Python
In previous blog posts, I discussed the logical and mathematical framework behind a systemic dimensional model for cyberprofiling on social networks. Now, let's dive into how to implement this model in Python. In this blog, I'll walk you through the structure and functionality of the program, which calculates a user’s profile, their influence within a network, and their total impact.
Overview of the Cyberprofiling Model
The systemic dimensional model is designed to evaluate a user’s profile by considering multiple dimensions, such as visual perception, emotional response, DISC behavior, and others. It then adjusts the profile based on the user’s network influence, incorporating betweenness centrality and an exponential decay function to account for multi-degree influence.
The program I’ve developed in Python implements this model, allowing you to customize the weights of each dimension and calculate key metrics like user profile, influence, and total impact.
Key Components of the Python Program
Let’s break down the Python program into its main components:
This class encapsulates the entire cyberprofiling model. It includes methods for calculating the user profile, influence, multi-degree influence, and total network impact.
The constructor initializes the model with the dimensions D1 to D6 and the weights (α1 to α6). It also sets the parameters β (for betweenness centrality) and λ (for exponential decay). Here’s how I’ve defined it:
def __init__(self, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, alpha1=0.2, alpha2=0.2, alpha3=0.2, alpha4=0.2, alpha5=0.1, alpha6=0.1, beta=0.5, lambda_param=0.3):
Dimensions D1 to D6: These represent the various aspects of the user’s profile.
Weights α1 to α6: These allow you to adjust the importance of each dimension.
β: Adjusts the influence of betweenness centrality on the user’s profile.
λ: Controls the rate at which influence decays across multiple degrees of separation.
This method computes the user’s profile Pu as a weighted sum of the dimensions:
def calcular_perfil_usuario(self):
P_u = (self.alpha1 * self.D1 +
self.alpha2 * self.D2 +
self.alpha3 * self.D3 +
self.alpha4 * self.D4 +
self.alpha5 * self.D5 +
self.alpha6 * self.D6)
return P_u
The result is a score that reflects the user’s overall profile based on the defined dimensions and their weights.
This method calculates the user’s influence Iu, factoring in their betweenness centrality (Cb):
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def calcular_influencia(self, C_b):
P_u = self.calcular_perfil_usuario()
I_u = P_u * (1 + self.beta * C_b)
return I_u
This equation adjusts the basic profile by incorporating the user’s strategic position within the network.
To account for influence across multiple degrees of separation, this method applies an exponential decay function:
def calcular_influencia_multigrado(self, C_b, grado):
I_u = self.calcular_influencia(C_b)
I_u_n = I_u * math.exp(-self.lambda_param * grado)
return I_u_n
This function decreases the influence as you move further away from the user in the network.
Finally, this method calculates the total impact Tu by summing the influence across the first three degrees of separation:
def calcular_impacto_total(self, C_b):
I_u = self.calcular_influencia(C_b)
T_u = I_u * (1 + math.exp(-self.lambda_param) +
math.exp(-2 * self.lambda_param) +
math.exp(-3 * self.lambda_param))
return T_u
This provides a comprehensive measure of the user’s overall influence within the network.
Customizing the Model
One of the strengths of this Python implementation is its flexibility. You can customize the weights of each dimension and the parameters for centrality and decay to suit your specific needs. For example, if you’re analyzing a user who is highly active on Twitter, you might assign more weight to the emotional response dimension (α2).
Conclusion
This Python program provides a powerful tool for implementing the systemic dimensional cyberprofiling model. By integrating multiple dimensions of a user’s profile with network influence metrics, it allows for a nuanced and mathematically rigorous analysis of a user’s presence and impact on social networks.
Whether you’re a cybersecurity analyst, law enforcement professional, or researcher specializing in cybercrime, this model can be tailored to your specific needs, offering deep insights into user behavior and online influence that go beyond traditional investigative methods. As social networks increasingly serve as platforms for various cybercriminal activities, including fraud, misinformation, and illegal networks, having advanced tools like this at your disposal is crucial for effective monitoring, prevention, and response. This model not only enhances your ability to detect and analyze potential threats but also supports a more comprehensive approach to cybercrime investigation in the digital age.
You can now download the enhanced version of the Python program I developed, which includes sample data to simulate the program’s behavior. This improved version allows you to see the model in action with real-world scenarios, helping you understand how each dimension impacts the overall user profile and influence within a network.
The program is designed to be user-friendly, even for those who may not have a deep background in coding. Simply run the provided script, and it will generate a detailed analysis document. This document includes the calculated user profiles, influence metrics, and total impact within the network, offering a comprehensive view of the results.
Whether you're a researcher, data analyst, or just curious about cyberprofiling, this tool provides valuable insights and a practical demonstration of the systemic dimensional model.
Download the program today to explore how it can be applied in your own analyses.