Network Intrusion Detection

Abstract: -

In today's interconnected world, securing computer networks from malicious activities and
intrusions has become increasingly critical. Network anomaly detection systems play a vital
role in identifying and mitigating threats by monitoring network traffic patterns and
identifying deviations indicative of suspicious or unauthorized behaviour. While traditional
network intrusion detection systems use automated configurations to filter out suspicious
traffic (e.g., known malicious IP addresses, outside worktime logins, etc...), we aim to
develop a machine learning model to recognize patterns in anomalous network activity. To
this end, we will perform some data pre-processing on the dataset we obtain, explore various
machine learning models, and recommend the best model according to their performance and
other metrics. Network anomaly detection relies on a combination of signature-based,
anomaly-based, flow-based, protocol-based, and behavioural analysis techniques to identify
and mitigate security threats, intrusions, and malicious activities within network
environments. The Proposed mode; will delve into different detection algorithms employed in
network anomaly detection, ranging from traditional signature-based approaches to modern
anomaly-based and machine learning-based techniques. It will discuss the strengths and
limitations of each algorithm and explore their effectiveness in identifying different types of
network anomalies. Furthermore, we will analyze the relevance and reliability of different
data sources in detecting anomalies and highlight best practices for data collection, pre-
processing, and normalization. The objective is to provide a thorough examination of network
anomaly detection, covering a broad spectrum of topics and offering insights into current
trends, challenges, and future directions in the field.