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ML-Based Detection of DDoS Attacks Using Evolutionary Algo-Rithms Optimization

Version 1 : Received: 14 January 2024 / Approved: 15 January 2024 / Online: 15 January 2024 (07:17:31 CET)

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Talpur, F.; Korejo, I.A.; Chandio, A.A.; Ghulam, A.; Talpur, M.S.H. ML-Based Detection of DDoS Attacks Using Evolutionary Algorithms Optimization. Sensors 2024, 24, 1672. Talpur, F.; Korejo, I.A.; Chandio, A.A.; Ghulam, A.; Talpur, M.S.H. ML-Based Detection of DDoS Attacks Using Evolutionary Algorithms Optimization. Sensors 2024, 24, 1672.

Abstract

The escalating reliance of modern society on information and communication technology has rendered it vulnerable to an array of cyber-attacks, with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) at-tacks emerging as one of the most prevalent threats. This paper delves into the intricacies of DDoS attacks, which exploit compromised machines numbering in the thousands or more to disrupt data services and online commercial platforms, resulting in significant downtime and financial losses. Recognizing the gravity of this issue, various detection techniques have been explored, yet the quantitative and prior detection of DDoS attacks has seen a decline in recent methods. This research introduces an innovative approach by integrating evolutionary optimization algorithms and machine learning techniques. Specifically, the study proposes XGB-GA Optimization, RF-GA Optimization, and SVM-GA Optimization methods, employing Evolutionary Algorithms Opti-mization with TOPOT-Genetic Programming. Datasets pertaining to DDoS attacks were utilized to train machine learning models based on XGB, RF, and SVM algorithms, and 10-fold cross-validation was employed. The models were further optimized using evolutionary algo-rithms, achieving remarkable accuracy scores: 99.99% with the XGB-GA method, 99.50% with RF-GA, and 99.99% with SVM-GA. Furthermore, the study employed TPOT to identify the optimal algorithm for constructing a machine learning model, with the genetic algorithm pinpointing XGB-GA as the most effective choice. This research significantly advances the field of DDoS attack detection by presenting a robust and accurate methodology, thereby enhancing the cybersecurity landscape and fortifying digital infrastructures against these pervasive threats.

Keywords

DDoS; XGB-GA; RF-GA; SVM-GA; TOPT; Genetic Programming; Machine Learning

Subject

Computer Science and Mathematics, Computer Networks and Communications

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