An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Machine Learning Techniques for Intrusion Detection

• Published in: Arid Zone Journal of Engineering Technology and Environment Vol. 13; no. 6; pp. 764 - 778
• Main Authors: Dada, E G, Bassi, J S, Adekunle, O O
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Borno State University of Maiduguri 01.12.2017
• Subjects: Algorithms; Artificial intelligence; Computer networks; Cybersecurity; Intrusion detection systems; Investigations; Learning algorithms; Machine learning; Neural networks; Subgroups; System effectiveness; Training

Attacks on computer systems are becoming progressively frequent. Many machine learning techniques have been developed in the bid to increase the effectiveness of intrusion detection systems (IDS). However, the sophistication of intrusion attacks on computer networks and the large size of dataset pos...