Cloud Computing Security via Intelligent Intrusion Detection Mechanisms

Abstract

New challenges of data breaches, unauthorized access, and insider threats have emerged with the rise of Cloud Computing. Attackers find cloud systems attractive due to their common infrastructure. To combat these security threats, strong security procedures must be integrated. An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a vital instrument for safeguarding networks and cloud environments. It tracks system activity and network traffic. This study compares the efficacy of various machine learning models for intrusion detection. The Random-Forest-Classifier model performed the best with a test accuracy of 99.88% in recognizing known and unknown threats. Furthermore, various benefits have been identified when contrasting this intelligent intrusion detection system with conventional rule-based and signature-based methods. The use of machine learning in intrusion detection systems offers enhanced security measures and improved threat detection capabilities, highlighting the importance of leveraging advanced technologies to secure cloud environments. This research illuminates the necessity to employ cutting-edge techniques to protect cloud computing systems from malicious actions in the era of cybersecurity. More than that, it stresses the necessity to invest in enrichment mechanisms in machine learning-based intrusion detection systems to stay abreast with the evolving security problems.