Predicting cyber-attacks using Machine learning

Project Level: Honours, Masters

Outlier detection is an important problem in many fields including in time series forecasting. Applications include detecting large spikes in transactions, or security breaches. There are some standard techniques that can be used for the early detection of outliers, e.g. extreme value theory.

This research project explores the application of machine learning techniques in the fields of cybersecurity forecasting and anomaly detection. With the ever-growing sophistication of cyber threats, traditional security measures are often insufficient to protect systems and networks effectively. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, this study aims to develop accurate and efficient models for predicting cyber attacks and identifying anomalous behavior. The project involves analyzing large datasets of historical cybersecurity incidents, extracting relevant features, and training models to recognize patterns indicative of malicious activities. The findings of this research have the potential to enhance proactive cybersecurity measures and bolster defence mechanisms against evolving cyber threats.