Using differential evolution to optimize 'learning from signals' and enhance network security
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
7-12-2011
Abstract
Computer and communication network attacks are commonly orchestrated through Wireless Access Points (WAPs). This paper summarizes proof-of-concept research activity aimed at developing a physical layer Radio Frequency (RF) air monitoring capability to limit unauthorized WAP access and improve network security. This is done using Differential Evolution (DE) to optimize the performance of a "Learning from Signals" (LFS) classifier implemented with RF "Distinct Native Attribute" (RF-DNA) fingerprints. Performance of the resultant DE-optimized LFS classifier is demonstrated using 802.11a WiFi devices under the most challenging conditions of intra-manufacturer classification, i.e., using emissions of like-model devices that only differ in serial number. Using identical classifier input features, performance of the DE-optimized LFS classifier is assessed relative to a Multiple Discriminant Analysis / Maximum Likelihood (MDA/ML) classifier that has been used for previous demonstrations. The comparative assessment is made using both Time Domain (TD) and Spectral Domain (SD) fingerprint features. For all combinations of classifier type, feature type, and signal-to-noise ratio considered, results show that the DE-optimized LFS classifier with TD features is superior and provides up to 20% improvement in classification accuracy with proper selection of DE parameters. Abstract © ACM
Source Publication
Proceedings of the 13th annual conference on Genetic and evolutionary computation - GECCO '11
Recommended Citation
Paul K. Harmer, Michael A. Temple, Mark A. Buckner, and Ethan Farquahar. 2011. Using differential evolution to optimize 'learning from signals' and enhance network security. In Proceedings of the 13th annual conference on Genetic and evolutionary computation (GECCO '11). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, 1811–1818. https://doi.org/10.1145/2001576.2001819
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