Sample Report77
Sample Report77
It is a great pleasure to express deep sense of gratitude to may project guide Ms.Apurva
Hujare for the valuable guidance, inspiration and wholehearted involvement knowledge,
being available beyond the stipulated period. her experience, perception and through her
professional supervision over-witting attitude to help, have greatly influence the timely and
successful completion of this project. I am thankful to Mrs.S.M.Sakpal, Head of Department,
and Computer Engineering for her generous help and constant encouragement trough out
the work of this dissertation. He was always there for suggestions and h elp, in order to
achieve this goal. I also extend my sincere thanks to all professors, staffs members of Diploma
Engineering Program and colleagues who were always there for suggestions and help, in
order to achieve the goal.
I am indebted to Prof. Vipul Masal Principal S.G.D.T.P. Gove Kolad, and University of
MS-BTE, for encouragement and opportunities and facilities to carry out this project work.
Last but not the least the blessings of my mother and father and my friends for their patience
and inspiration, this dissertation work would not have been possible. We also thanks to all
peon of our college in their contribution in our project..
An AI-based Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is a security solution designed to detect and
respond to unauthorized access or anomalies in computer networks or systems. Leveraging
machine learning and deep learning techniques, an AI IDS can analyze vast amounts of
network traffic data in real-time, identifying patterns that signify potential threats. These
systems can be trained on historical attack data, enabling them to learn and recognize normal
system behavior as well as malicious activity. The advantage of using AI in IDS is its ability to
adapt to new, unknown threats without relying solely on pre-programmed signatures, which
makes it more effective in identifying zero-day attacks and sophisticated intrusion
techniques.
The AI IDS uses various models such as decision trees, neural networks, and support vector
machines to classify traffic and system behavior as benign or suspicious. By continuously
improving with more data, the system becomes capable of detecting subtle and previously
unseen attack strategies. Moreover, AI-based IDS can minimize false positives and negatives,
providing security administrators with more accurate and timely alerts. As cyber threats
continue to evolve, AI’s role in enhancing the detection and prevention capabilities of IDS is
crucial, offering a proactive approach to network security.
List of Figures
4.1 Architecture Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 action plan .................................... 2
Abstract 1
List of Figures 2
List of Tables 2
List of Abbreviations 3
Contents 4
1 Introduction 6
1.1 Background 9
2 Literature Review 10
3 Scope of Project 14
4 Proposed Methodolgy 16
5 Design 3
Rationale
Chapter 5 : Design
This chapter presents design proving detection mitigation of cyber network environments.
Introduction
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a decade in the past.
Personalization/recommendation of information:
A critical element of an AI-powered IDS is alert management. The system must generate
real-time, actionable alerts with detailed information about the threat’s nature, severity, and
impact. These alerts should be categorized, prioritized, and contextualized to assist security
teams in responding efficiently. To minimize false positives and negatives, the system
continuously refines its models through personalization—adapting the detection criteria to
the specific network environment it is protecting. This makes the IDS more precise in
identifying legitimate threats without overwhelming security teams with irrelevant alerts.
AI-powered IDS systems also bring personalization to intrusion detection, making them
particularly well-suited for specific network environments or organizational needs. Unlike
static signature-based systems, AI models continuously learn from new data and adapt their
detection mechanisms based on the behaviour of users, devices, and applications within a
given network. Over time, the system develops a detailed understanding of ”normal” activity
for the specific organization it is protecting. This personalization helps in reducing false
positives—alerts that flag benign activities as threats—and false negatives—missed
threats—by tailoring the detection algorithms to the unique traffic patterns and behaviours
within the network.
Ultimately, the relevance of an AI-powered IDS lies in its ability to continuously learn, adapt,
and offer personalized recommendations that improve detection accuracy, reduce response
times, and enhance an organization’s overall security posture.By understanding the unique
Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter explains the need of traditional Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) often struggle
to keep pace with the growing sophistication of cyber threats.
Chapter 5 : Design
This chapter presents design proving detection mitigation of cyber network environments.
Literature Review
The rapid growth of digital technologies and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats
have significantly changed the landscape of cybersecurity. Traditional security systems, such
as firewalls and signature-based Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), were originally designed
to detect known attack patterns using predefined signatures. However, these systems often
struggle to keep pace with emerging threats, particularly novel or zero-day attacks that do
not match known signatures. As a result, there is an increasing need for more adaptive and
intelligent security solutions capable of detecting and responding to a broader range of cyber
threats.
By synthesizing the current literature, this review aims to provide a comprehensive
understanding of the role of AI in modern intrusion detection and identify areas where
further research and development are needed. This will lay the foundation for the
subsequent chapters, where the methodology and experiments for evaluating AI-powered
IDS solutions will be detailed.
In response to these challenges, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
techniques have been increasingly integrated into Intrusion Detection Systems to enhance
their effectiveness and adaptability. An AI-powered IDS leverages advanced algorithms to
analyze large volumes of network traffic, system logs, and behavioural data in real-time.
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2.1 Existing System
The growing complexity of cyber-attacks and the increasing volume of data within modern
networked environments have made traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS) less
effective in detecting sophisticated or novel threats.
Scope of Project
The scope of the AI-powered Intrusion Detection System (IDS) project is focused on
developing an advanced security solution that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and
machine learning (ML) to detect and mitigate intrusions within computer networks and
information systems. Traditional IDS methods, which rely on predefined signatures or rule -
based algorithms, are often inadequate in identifying new, sophisticated attacks or handling
the vast amount of data generated in modern network environments. The AI-powered IDS
aims to address these limitations by using machine learning models that can learn from
historical network data, adapt to emerging threats, and identify anomalies in real time. This
project will explore the application of various AI and ML techniques, such as supervised and
unsupervised learning, deep learning, and anomaly detection, to enhance the accuracy,
scalability, and responsiveness of intrusion detection systems.
The project will focus on several key areas including data collection, feature extraction,
model training, and system deployment. One major aspect is gathering and preprocessing
network data from multiple sources like network traffic, system logs, and user activity to
form a comprehensive dataset. This data will then be cleaned, transformed, and analyzed to
identify key features that can help the machine learning models distinguish between normal
behavior and malicious activities. Additionally, the project will involve the use of various ML
algorithms (e.g., decision trees, neural networks, clustering algorithms) to build models
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that can effectively detect known and unknown threats. Furthermore, the IDS will be
designed to operate in real-time, identifying anomalies as they occur and triggering
appropriate responses, such as sending alerts to administrators or initiating automated
countermeasures.
The scope of the AI-powered IDS also includes addressing scalability, performance, and
integration with existing network security infrastructure. As networks grow in size and
complexity, the system must be capable of handling large volumes of data without
compromising its detection capabilities. The project will explore techniques for ensuring that
the IDS is scalable and can be deployed in diverse network environments, from small
businesses to large enterprises. Real-time threat detection is a critical requirement, and the
system must be optimized for low-latency processing to ensure timely identification of
intrusions. Additionally, the IDS must be compatible with existing cybersecurity tools, such
as firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and Security Information and Event
Management (SIEM) platforms, to form an integrated, multi-layered defense against
cyberattacks. Lastly, the project will assess the performance of the AI-powered IDS using a
variety of evaluation metrics (e.g., accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score) to fine-tune the model
and improve its effectiveness in detecting intrusions with minimal false positives.
Proposed Methodology
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network behavior and flagging deviations from that baseline.
5. Signature-Based Detection: In addition to anomaly detection, AI systems may still
incorporate signature-based methods, leveraging updated attack signatures to recognize
known threats.
6. Data Preprocessing: AI-powered IDS often employs data preprocessing
techniques,such as feature selection, normalization, and dimensionality reduction, to
improve the accuracy and efficiency of the model.
7. Behavioral Analysis: It continuously monitors the behavior of users, devices,
andsystems to detect patterns of suspicious activity that could indicate potential intrusions
or data exfiltration attempts.
8. Threat Classification: ML models classify the type of threat (e.g., malware, DDoSattack,
unauthorized access) based on input features, such as source IP, destination, payload size, or
protocols used.
9. False Positive Reduction: AI IDS can be trained to reduce false positives by
distinguishing between normal variations in traffic and actual attacks, improving the
reliability of
alerts.
10. Automated Response: In some systems, AI-powered IDS can trigger automated
responses, such as blocking malicious IP addresses or isolating compromised systems, based
on predefined rules.
11. Self-learning Capabilities: Some AI-based systems can adapt over time, learningfrom
new data and attacks, improving their detection accuracy and evolving with emerging
threats.
12. Advanced Threat Detection: AI can be used to detect more sophisticated and advanced
persistent threats (APTs) that may evade traditional security methods.
13. Integration with Other Security Systems: AI IDS can integrate with firewalls,
SIEM(Security Information and Event Management) systems, and other security solutions
for a more comprehensive defense strategy.
14. Cloud and Hybrid Environments: Many AI-powered IDS solutions are designed to
operate effectively in cloud or hybrid environments, where traffic is often dynamic and
distributed across multiple locations.
Hardware Requirements
• Processor-i5.
• Memory-8GB RAM.
Software Requirements
• Windows 10.
• Pycharm 2.4.
• Dataset.
Design
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Smt. Geeta D. Tatkare Polytechnic, Kolad 4
5.2 Use Case
A use case diagram is a dynamic or behaviour diagram in UML. use cases diagram model the
functionality of system using actors and use Case Use Cases are a set of Actions services, and
functions that the system needs to Perform In this context a ”system” is something Begin
devolved or operated,such as Web sites.The ”actors” are people or entities operating under
defined within the system.
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for Network Intrusion Detection. Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE Symposium on Security
and Privacy. This paper explores the potential and challenges of using machine learning
in network intrusion detection, providing an early look into AI’s role in this field.
2. , M., Mahmood, A. N., Hu, J. (2016). A Survey of Network Anomaly Detection Techniques.
Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 60, 19-31. This survey paper reviews
various techniques used in network anomaly detection, including AI and machine
learning-based methods, offering a comprehensive look at how these technologies
improve IDS capabilities.
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24179-24193. This paper provides an overview of deep learning approaches for
intrusion detection, discussing how these models outperform traditional methods by
learning complex patterns in network traffic.
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Computer Systems, 92, 367-387. This survey focuses on the broader use of AI in
cybersecurity, including intrusion detection, and discusses the various AI techniques
and their effectiveness in identifying cyber threats.
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5. , S., Gannon, J. (2021). A Survey on Machine Learning Techniques for Intrusion
Detection Systems in Cloud Computing Environments. Future Generation Computer
Systems, 115, 257-271. This paper surveys machine learning techniques specifically
applied to intrusion detection systems within cloud environments, a growing area of
concern in cybersecurity.