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Deep Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Overview from Neural Network and Deep Learning Perspective

Version 1 : Received: 15 February 2021 / Approved: 16 February 2021 / Online: 16 February 2021 (15:31:02 CET)

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Sarker, I.H. Deep Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Overview from Neural Network and Deep Learning Perspective. SN Computer Science 2021, 2, doi:10.1007/s42979-021-00535-6. Sarker, I.H. Deep Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Overview from Neural Network and Deep Learning Perspective. SN Computer Science 2021, 2, doi:10.1007/s42979-021-00535-6.

Abstract

Deep learning (DL), which is originated from an artificial neural network (ANN), is one of the major technologies of today's smart cybersecurity systems or policies to function in an intelligent manner. Popular deep learning techniques, such as Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP), Convolutional Neural Network (CNN or ConvNet), Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) or Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM), Self-organizing Map (SOM), Auto-Encoder (AE), Restricted Boltzmann Machine (RBM), Deep Belief Networks (DBN), Generative Adversarial Network (GAN), Deep Transfer Learning (DTL or Deep TL), Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL or Deep RL), or their ensembles and hybrid approaches can be used to intelligently tackle the diverse cybersecurity issues. In this paper, we aim to present a comprehensive overview from the perspective of these neural networks and deep learning techniques according to today's diverse needs. We also discuss the applicability of these techniques in various cybersecurity tasks such as intrusion detection, identification of malware or botnets, phishing, predicting cyber-attacks, e.g. denial of service (DoS), fraud detection or cyber-anomalies, etc. Finally, we highlight several research issues and future directions within the scope of our study in the field. Overall, the ultimate goal of this paper is to serve as a reference point and guidelines for the academia and professionals in the cyber industries, especially from the deep learning point of view.

Keywords

Cybersecurity; Deep Learning; Artificial Neural Network; Artificial Intelligence; Cyber-Attacks; Cybersecurity Analytics; Cyber Threat Intelligence

Subject

Computer Science and Mathematics, Security Systems

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