Unveiling Threats: Leveraging User Behavior Analysis for Enhanced Cybersecurity

Abstract

The rapid evolution of cyber threats has made it imperative for organizations to develop robust cybersecurity strategies. While traditional defense mechanisms focus on network and system-level protection, recent research has highlighted the critical role of understanding user behavior in preventing and mitigating cyberattacks. This paper introduces a novel approach which utilizes advanced analytics techniques to analyze and interpret user actions, patterns, and anomalies to identify potential threats and enhance overall cybersecurity measures. The methodology employed in this research leverages user behavior analysis (UBA) as a proactive defense mechanism against emerging cyber threats. By collecting and analyzing data from various sources, including user interactions, login activities, system logs, and application usage patterns, the proposed approach aims to identify abnormal behaviors that could indicate the presence of malicious actors or compromised user accounts. Furthermore, by incorporating machine learning algorithms and anomaly detection techniques, the system can adapt and learn from evolving attack vectors, increasing its effectiveness over time.