International Journal of Computer Networks and Applications (IJCNA)

Published By EverScience Publications

ISSN : 2395-0455

International Journal of Computer Networks and Applications (IJCNA)

International Journal of Computer Networks and Applications (IJCNA)

Published By EverScience Publications

ISSN : 2395-0455

Usage of Machine Learning for Intrusion Detection in a Network

Author NameAuthor Details

Prachi

Prachi[1]

[1]Department of CSE & IT, The NorthCap University, India.

Abstract

Increase in volume and intensity of network attacks, forcing the business systems to revamp their network security solutions in order to avoid huge financial losses. Intrusion Detection Systems are one of the most essential security solutions in order to ensure the security of any network. Considering huge volumes of network data and complex nature of intrusions, the performance optimization of Network Intrusion Detection System became an open problem that is gaining more and more attention from the researchers nowadays. The objective of this paper is to identify a machine learning algorithm that provides high accuracy and real-time system application. This paper evaluates the performance of 15 different machine learning algorithms using NSL-KDD dataset on the basis of false discovery rate, average accuracy, root mean squared error and model building time. Firstly, 5 machine learning algorithms out of 15 are chosen on the basis of maximum accuracy and minimum error in WEKA. Simulation of these machine learning algorithms is performed using 10-fold cross validation. Thereafter, the best machine learning algorithm is selected on the basis of maximum accuracy and minimum model building time so that it can be readily implemented in real-time Intrusion Detection Systems.

Index Terms

Intrusion

Detection

Classification

Network

WEKA

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