Network Traffic Anomaly Detection Using KNN-AdaBoost

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing network traffic anomaly detection methods suffer from low detection accuracy and require cumbersome, constant labeling and correction processes.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the acquisition of anomaly feature vectors, training an initial classification model using a KNN algorithm, followed by an Adaboost classification model to obtain an Adaboost classifier for classifying traffic data, enhancing detection accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a fixed threshold detection method is used, then the overall operation is simple, but network managers require wealth of theoretical knowledge and management experience to combine thresholds with practical situations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoiddetection accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-learning by automatically analyzing network traffic data to establish baseline patterns and detect anomalies without requiring manual threshold configuration. The detection model autonomously adapts to network conditions, eliminating the need for network managers to have extensive theoretical knowledge for threshold setting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If a statistical detection method is used, then data-driven analysis is performed, but only anomaly detection is achieved without clarifying anomaly properties, and it is limited to non-real-time detection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoiddetection speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-processes and stores baseline network traffic patterns during normal operation phases. When anomalies occur, the pre-established models enable immediate comparison and classification, achieving real-time detection capability while maintaining high accuracy through preliminary data preparation and model training.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If an SNMP-based detection method is used, then software-based detection is achieved, but complex network traffic cannot be detected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection coverageVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs a composite detection approach combining multiple algorithms including machine learning models, statistical analysis, and pattern recognition techniques. This multi-layered composite method enables the system to handle diverse and complex network traffic types while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

4Measurement precision

If constant labeling and correction is performed to improve detection effect, then detection accuracy may improve, but the process becomes cumbersome and detection effect remains low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoidprocess complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements automated feedback mechanisms where detection results are continuously evaluated and used to refine the detection model. Positive feedback loops automatically adjust parameters and retrain models based on detected anomalies, eliminating the need for manual labeling and correction while maintaining high detection accuracy through continuous self-optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12381899B2Network traffic anomaly detection method and apparatus, and electronic apparatus and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.05 DBAPPSECURITY CO LTD
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AI summary

A network traffic anomaly detection method and apparatus, and an electronic apparatus and a storage medium are provided. The network traffic anomaly detection method includes: acquiring multiple segments of traffic data in different monitoring states; acquiring an anomaly feature vector from the multiple segments of traffic data; training an initial classification model according to the anomaly feature vector and on the basis of a KNN algorithm, so as to obtain multiple initial classifiers; training an initial Adaboost classification model according to the anomaly feature vector and the multiple initial classifiers and on the basis of an Adaboost algorithm, so as to obtain an Adaboost classifier; and classifying collected traffic data via the Adaboost classifier.