An intelligent security mechanism in mobile Ad-Hoc networks using precision probability genetic algorithms (PPGA) and deep learning technique (Stacked LSTM)

Abstract

The Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs) have gained a significant attention in the recent years due to their proliferation and huge application purposes. To defend from many types of modern cyber dangers like Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), Insider Threats, Ransomware, Zero-Day Exploits, Social Engineering tactics, and etc is not easy when it comes to keeping MANETs security. These complex assaults focus on network infrastructure, take advantage of weaknesses in communication protocols and control user actions. Although there have been improvements in intrusion detection systems (IDS), it is still difficult to fully safeguard MANETs. The purpose of this research is to create advanced methods that can accurately find and decrease attacks inside MANETs. Applying Sensor-based Feature Extraction (SFE) to extract useful network features such as Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) and Time of Travel (TOT) from datasets NSL-KDD and CICIDS-2017. Utilizing the fresh method of Precise Probability Genetic Algorithm (PPGA) optimization for removing unrelated details, which enhances precision in detecting attacks. Predicting normal and attacking labels by applying Stacked Recurrent Long Short Term Memory (SRLSTM) method, fine-tuning classifier's parameters in every layer to improve outcomes. In order to authenticate and compare the suggested methods with current attack detection tactics, this study will make use of various evaluation measurements. The NSL-KDD, which is a benchmark dataset in network intrusion detection research, has a wide variety of network traffic data with instances that are labeled as normal and different attacks. CICIDS-2017 is similar because it contains an extensive dataset too - this includes real-world traces from network traffic where there's both regular activity and harmful actions. The purpose is to enhance the existing status of MANET security so as it can withstand more strongly against cyber dangers. According to the outcomes, it is analyzed that the attack detection accuracy has improved greatly 99 % when compared to other methods, as shown by the detailed assessment measurements. Better handling of big datasets with top detection accuracy reduces the time needed 8.9 s for training and testing models. Decrease in misclassification results and better ability to differentiate normal network actions from harmful intrusions. Improved resistance of MANETs to different cyber dangers, guaranteeing the safety and dependability of network communication in changing and non-centralized settings.