Detect network security breaches using new plug
in hardware
A plug in box that can be used to ensure a network is secure
and identify and/or protect against attacks in real time.
The Technology
Detecting
network security attacks in real time is extremely difficult and no simple task
especially with today’s high volume of data. A UNSW developed technology however
could make this as simple as plugging a box onto the network.
The
System uses a neural network on readily available FPGA hardware to unobtrusively
provide network intrusion detection. By analysing captured packets a system is
trained to recognise the abnormal patterns which signal an
attack.
If
a signal is detected an alert can be raised or data flow blocked to secure the
network and notify of a breach in real time. Ongoing training of the system
ensures future protection against new threats.
Key Benefits
·
Simplicity
of the system as a single hardware device.
·
Real-time
identification and response to attacks as they happen.
·
Self-training
with the potential benefit of learning from data collected from many systems.
This self-learning may then be packaged to train other
units
·
Relies
simply on identifying patterns not known and understood threats and can adapt to
new threats.
Applications
·
Network security device/service for servers and major
installations.
·
Consumer
security devices for use on home networks.
·
Communication
between secure sites such as in
defence.
·
Portable
security devices for easy installation on any
network.
·
Detection
of suspect signals.
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