DDoS Attack Detection in IoT-Based Networks Using Machine Learning Models: A Survey and Research Directions

Amal A. Alahmadi; Malak Aljabri; Fahd Alhaidari; Danyah J. Alharthi; Ghadi E. Rayani; Leena A. Marghalani; Ohoud B. Alotaibi; Shurooq A. Bajandouh

doi:10.3390/electronics12143103

journal article Open Access Jul 17, 2023

DDoS Attack Detection in IoT-Based Networks Using Machine Learning Models: A Survey and Research Directions

Amal A. Alahmadi

Malak Aljabri

Fahd Alhaidari

Danyah J. Alharthi Ghadi E. Rayani Leena A. Marghalani Ohoud B. Alotaibi Shurooq A. Bajandouh

Electronics Vol. 12 No. 14 pp. 3103 · MDPI AG

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Abstract

With the emergence of technology, the usage of IoT (Internet of Things) devices is said to be increasing in people’s lives. Such devices can benefit the average individual, who does not necessarily have to have technical knowledge. The IoT can be found in home security and alarm systems, smart fridges, smart televisions, and more. Although small Internet-connected devices have numerous benefits and can help enhance people’s efficiency, they also can pose a security threat. Malicious actors often attempt to find new ways to exploit and utilize certain resources, and IoT devices are a perfect candidate for such exploitation due to the huge volume of active devices. This is particularly true for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which involve the exploitation of a massive number of devices, such as IoT devices, to act as bots and send fraudulent requests to services, thus obstructing them. To identify and detect whether such attacks have occurred or not in a network, there must be a reliable mechanism of detection based on adequate techniques. The most common technique for this purpose is artificial intelligence, which involves the use of Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) to help identify cyberattacks. ML models involve algorithms that use structured data to learn from, predict outcomes from, and identify patterns. The goal of this paper is to review selected studies and publications relevant to the topic of DDoS detection in IoT-based networks using machine-learning-relevant publications. It offers a wealth of references for academics looking to define or expand the scope of their research in this area.

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Published: Jul 17, 2023
Vol/Issue: 12(14)
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