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Academic Journal of Computing & Information Science, 2025, 8(10); doi: 10.25236/AJCIS.2025.081006.

National Cybersecurity Capability Classification and Crime Vulnerability Correlation Analysis: Entropy-Weighted WAM-K-Means Clustering Application

Author(s)

Fangyan Ma, Xue Chen

Corresponding Author:
Fangyan Ma
Affiliation(s)

Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, Hainan, China, 571126

Abstract

The escalating global digitization has positioned cybercrime as a critical threat to socio-economic stability, with estimated global costs exceeding $8 trillion annually. This study presents a comprehensive quantitative analysis of global cybercrime distribution patterns and their key drivers through an integrated multi-model approach. We constructed a sophisticated evaluation framework encompassing five critical dimensions: legal infrastructure, technological capability, organizational maturity, capacity building, and international cooperation. Utilizing data from 150 countries spanning 2018-2023, we implemented an entropy-weighted WAM model to determine objective indicator weights, followed by a K-means clustering algorithm for country classification. Furthermore, we developed an advanced multiple linear regression model incorporating dynamic lag effects to assess cybersecurity policy effectiveness, complemented by an XGBoost model with SHAP analysis for demographic correlation mapping. Our results reveal four distinct national clusters, including high-success-rate nations (e.g., Myanmar, Cambodia) demonstrating 67% higher vulnerability rates, and high-prevention-capability nations (e.g., Denmark, Germany) showing 89% higher threat mitigation efficiency. The research confirms significant time-lagged policy impacts, with technology investments showing 45% greater effectiveness after 18-24 months. Demographic analysis establishes strong positive correlations between cybercrime density and internet penetration (r=0.82, p<0.01), while revealing negative correlations with education expenditure (r=-0.71, p<0.01). This research provides an evidence-based framework for developing targeted cybersecurity policies and resource allocation strategies.

Keywords

Cybercrime Distribution; Entropy-Weighted WAM; Clustering Analysis; Policy Lag Effect; XGBoost Model; Cybersecurity Governance

Cite This Paper

Fangyan Ma, Xue Chen. National Cybersecurity Capability Classification and Crime Vulnerability Correlation Analysis: Entropy-Weighted WAM-K-Means Clustering Application. Academic Journal of Computing & Information Science (2025), Vol. 8, Issue 10: 37-43. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJCIS.2025.081006.

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