Accelerating Trust Convergence in IIoT: A ML Approach for Dynamic Network Conditions

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2606.20214v1
• Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:29:06 GMT
• Title: Accelerating Trust Convergence in IIoT: A ML Approach for Dynamic Network Conditions
• Abstract summary: We propose a dynamic trust management solution, known as the Trust Convergence Acceleration (TCA) approach.<n>Our model predicts the number of time units needed for trust convergence based on key network metrics.<n>We demonstrate the effectiveness of the TCA-based approach, achieving up to a 28.6% reduction in trust convergence time under challenging conditions.
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• Abstract: In Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environments, trust management plays a vital role in securing systems, especially when dealing with resource-constrained devices. Traditional trust models often overlook the impact of fluctuating network quality, leading to slower trust convergence and inaccurate assessments. In this paper, we propose a dynamic trust management solution, known as the Trust Convergence Acceleration (TCA) approach, which integrates Machine Learning (ML) to accelerate trust convergence under poor network conditions. Our model predicts the number of time units needed for trust convergence based on key network metrics and dynamically adapts transition probabilities in the trust model to enhance convergence speed. Using a simulation framework that incorporates realistic Wi-Fi channel conditions based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, we demonstrate the effectiveness of the TCA-based approach, achieving up to a 28.6% reduction in trust convergence time under challenging conditions. Furthermore, the proposed solution exhibits resilience in scenarios involving malicious nodes, improving trust evaluation accuracy. This work provides a scalable and adaptive trust framework for IIoT systems in dynamic industrial environments, ensuring robust performance under varying network conditions.

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