This book shows how machine learning (ML) methods can be used to enhance cyber security operations, including detection, modeling, monitoring as well as defense against threats to sensitive data and security systems. Filling an important gap between ML and cyber security communities, it discusses topics covering a wide range of modern and practical ML techniques, frameworks and tools.

The three-volume proceedings set LNCS 13655,13656 and 13657 constitutes the refereedproceedings of the 4th International Conference on Machine Learning for Cyber Security, ML4CS 2022, which taking place during December 2–4, 2022, held in Guangzhou, China. The 100 full papers and 46 short papers were included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 367 submissions.

This three volume book set constitutes the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Machine Learning for Cyber Security, ML4CS 2020, held in Xi’an, China in October 2020. The 118 full papers and 40 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 360 submissions. The papers offer a wide range of the following subjects: Machine learning, security, privacy-preserving, cyber security, Adversarial machine Learning, Malware detection and analysis, Data mining, and Artificial Intelligence.

While Computer Security is a broader term which incorporates technologies, protocols, standards and policies to ensure the security of the computing systems including the computer hardware, software and the information stored in it, Cyber Security is a specific, growing field to protect computer networks (offline and online) from unauthorized access, botnets, phishing scams, etc. Machine learning is a branch of Computer Science which enables computing machines to adopt new behaviors on the basis of observable and verifiable data and information. It can be applied to ensure the security of the computers and the information by detecting anomalies using data mining and other such techniques. This book will be an invaluable resource to understand the importance of machine learning and data mining in establishing computer and cyber security. It emphasizes important security aspects associated with computer and cyber security along with the analysis of machine learning and data mining based solutions. The book also highlights the future research domains in which these solutions can be applied. Furthermore, it caters to the needs of IT professionals, researchers, faculty members, scientists, graduate students, research scholars and software developers who seek to carry out research and develop combating solutions in the area of cyber security using machine learning based approaches. It is an extensive source of information for the readers belonging to the field of Computer Science and Engineering, and Cyber Security professionals. Key Features: This book contains examples and illustrations to demonstrate the principles, algorithms, challenges and applications of machine learning and data mining for computer and cyber security. It showcases important security aspects and current trends in the field. It provides an insight of the future research directions in the field. Contents of this book help to prepare the students for exercising better defense in terms of understanding the motivation of the attackers and how to deal with and mitigate the situation using machine learning based approaches in better manner.

This book introduces various machine learning methods for cyber security analytics. With an overwhelming amount of data being generated and transferred over various networks, monitoring everything that is exchanged and identifying potential cyber threats and attacks poses a serious challenge for cyber experts. Further, as cyber attacks become more frequent and sophisticated, there is a requirement for machines to predict, detect, and identify them more rapidly. Machine learning offers various tools and techniques to automate and quickly predict, detect, and identify cyber attacks.

Because the Internet is so widespread in modern life and because of the expansion of technologies that are tied to it, such as smart cities, self-driving cars, health monitoring via wearables, and mobile banking, a growing number of people are becoming reliant on and addicted to the Internet. In spite of the fact that these technologies provide a great deal of improvement to individuals and communities, they are not without their fair share of concerns. By way of illustration, hackers have the ability to steal from or disrupt companies, therefore inflicting damage to people all across the world, if they exploit weaknesses. As a consequence of cyberattacks, businesses can face financial losses as well as damage to their reputation. Consequently, the security of the network has become a significant concern as a result. Organizations place a significant amount of reliance on tried-and-true technologies such as firewalls, encryption, and antivirus software when it comes to securing their network infrastructure. Unfortunately, these solutions are not completely infallible; they are merely a first line of security against malware and other sophisticated threats. Therefore, it is possible that certain persons who have not been sanctioned may still get access, which might result in a breach of security. For the purpose of preventing intrusion detection, computer systems need to be safeguarded against both illegal users, such as hackers, and legitimate users, such as insiders. A breach of a computer system may result in a number of undesirable results, including the loss of data, restricted access to internet services, the loss of sensitive data, and the exploitation of private resources. an initial version of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) was constructed. In light of the fact that it is a that is essential for the protection of computer networks, it has therefore become a subject of study that is widely pursued. Given the current condition of cybercrime, it is impossible to deny the significance of the intrusion detection system (IDS). A possible example of how the IDS taxonomy is arranged may be found here. The intrusion detection system, often known as an IDS, is a piece of software or hardware that monitors a computer or network environment, searches for indications of intrusion, and then notifies the user of any potential threats. Utilizing this warning report is something that the administrator or user may do in order to repair the vulnerability that exists inside the system or network. In the aftermath of an intrusion, it may be purposeful or unlawful to attempt to access the data

GAME THEORY AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR CYBER SECURITY Move beyond the foundations of machine learning and game theory in cyber security to the latest research in this cutting-edge field In Game Theory and Machine Learning for Cyber Security, a team of expert security researchers delivers a collection of central research contributions from both machine learning and game theory applicable to cybersecurity. The distinguished editors have included resources that address open research questions in game theory and machine learning applied to cyber security systems and examine the strengths and limitations of current game theoretic models for cyber security. Readers will explore the vulnerabilities of traditional machine learning algorithms and how they can be mitigated in an adversarial machine learning approach. The book offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to a broad range of technical issues in applying game theory and machine learning to solve cyber security challenges. Beginning with an introduction to foundational concepts in game theory, machine learning, cyber security, and cyber deception, the editors provide readers with resources that discuss the latest in hypergames, behavioral game theory, adversarial machine learning, generative adversarial networks, and multi-agent reinforcement learning. Readers will also enjoy: A thorough introduction to game theory for cyber deception, including scalable algorithms for identifying stealthy attackers in a game theoretic framework, honeypot allocation over attack graphs, and behavioral games for cyber deception An exploration of game theory for cyber security, including actionable game-theoretic adversarial intervention detection against advanced persistent threats Practical discussions of adversarial machine learning for cyber security, including adversarial machine learning in 5G security and machine learning-driven fault injection in cyber-physical systems In-depth examinations of generative models for cyber security Perfect for researchers, students, and experts in the fields of computer science and engineering, Game Theory and Machine Learning for Cyber Security is also an indispensable resource for industry professionals, military personnel, researchers, faculty, and students with an interest in cyber security.

This book examines the cyber risks associated with Internet of Things (IoT) and highlights the cyber security capabilities that IoT platforms must have in order to address those cyber risks effectively. The chapters fuse together deep cyber security expertise with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced analytics tools, which allows readers to evaluate, emulate, outpace, and eliminate threats in real time. The book’s chapters are written by experts of IoT and machine learning to help examine the computer-based crimes of the next decade. They highlight on automated processes for analyzing cyber frauds in the current systems and predict what is on the horizon. This book is applicable for researchers and professionals in cyber security, AI, and IoT.

As the advancement of technology continues, cyber security continues to play a significant role in today’s world. With society becoming more dependent on the internet, new opportunities for virtual attacks can lead to the exposure of critical information. Machine and deep learning techniques to prevent this exposure of information are being applied to address mounting concerns in computer security. The Handbook of Research on Machine and Deep Learning Applications for Cyber Security is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of machine learning techniques for network security research. While highlighting topics such as web security, malware detection, and secure information sharing, this publication explores recent research findings in the area of electronic security as well as challenges and countermeasures in cyber security research. It is ideally designed for software engineers, IT specialists, cybersecurity analysts, industrial experts, academicians, researchers, and post-graduate students.

In the past few years, with the evolution of advanced persistent threats and mutation techniques, sensitive and damaging information from a variety of sources have been exposed to possible corruption and hacking. Machine learning, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and similar disciplines of cognitive science applications have been found to have significant applications in the domain of cyber security. Machine Learning and Cognitive Science Applications in Cyber Security examines different applications of cognition that can be used to detect threats and analyze data to capture malware. Highlighting such topics as anomaly detection, intelligent platforms, and triangle scheme, this publication is designed for IT specialists, computer engineers, researchers, academicians, and industry professionals interested in the impact of machine learning in cyber security and the methodologies that can help improve the performance and reliability of machine learning applications.