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Machine learning system autonomously defends networks against cyberattacks

A new machine learning system has been developed to autonomously detect and mitigate cyberattacks in real-time within software-defined networks. This system, detailed in a recent arXiv paper, aims to address the increasing speed of cyber threats, where adversaries can move laterally within networks in minutes or even seconds. It comprises two modules: one for creating and preprocessing network datasets, and another for automating the training and evaluation of algorithms to trigger blocking actions. A case study demonstrated the system successfully detecting and blocking a SYN flooding denial-of-service attack in 21 seconds without human intervention. AI

IMPACT This system could significantly reduce response times to cyber threats, potentially mitigating damage from fast-moving attacks.

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Alexandre Amaral, Fernando Moro, Ana Malheiro ·

    Autonomous Cyber Defense: Real-Time Attack Detection and Mitigation in Software-Defined Networks Using Machine Learning

    arXiv:2608.22075v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Adversaries now move faster than manual response processes can absorb. The average eCrime breakout time, that is, the interval between initial access and the first lateral movement to another host, fell to 29 minutes in 20…