Advanced Network Security Through Predictive Intelligence: Machine Learning Approaches for Proactive Threat Detection—An Experimental Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Predictive intelligence is revolutionizing network security by introducing various Machine Learning (ML) techniques. As seen in the ever-increasing number of threats and attacks, the traditional approach to network security is inadequate. This article focuses on how ML enhances early identification and prevention of cyber threats and decreases response time and impacts. It is meant to explore the applicability of different types of ML, such as classification, clustering, deep learning, and anomalous signatures, in the detection of network intrusions and malicious actions before they do significant damage. Due to the use of large amounts of data acquired in real-time, ML algorithms can identify relationships and behaviors, observe anomalies, and detect threats to the organization’s security with impressive accuracy. Key points based on security findings stress the potency of security systems that incorporate ML algorithms in enhancing threat detection rates compared to traditional processes. These models are efficient in identifying zero-day attacks, insider threats, and refined malware threats since they learn from new threats. Further, they also minimize human involvement in a function, taking the efficiency of security operations to another level. In conclusion, incorporating ML into networks increases the protection methods of a network from posture to action, thus making it more holistic. Despite such issues as false alarms, adversarial examples, and data privacy, the future holds constant innovation towards even better predictive intelligence through development in AI and ML. Machine learning will play a key role in cybersecurity as threats evolve and new efficient solutions are sought.
Source: Premier journal of science.
DOI: 10.70389/pjs.100155
Institutions: Clarivate (United States), Amazon (United States)
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Networks and Communications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4415609759
