NHAPMAD: Novel hybrid approaches for privacy‐preserved multiple attacks detection

Abstract

SummaryDetecting anomalies is crucial for maintaining security in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), as they are susceptible to various attacks that compromise nodes and yield inaccurate outcomes. Conventional attack detection approaches face challenges like high false positives, vulnerability to complex attacks, and limited adaptability to changing attacks due to predefined patterns. Additionally, the computational strain on resource‐constrained nodes hampers network efficiency, demanding innovative and resilient security solutions. Therefore, this research work introduces Novel Hybrid Approaches for Privacy‐preserved Multiple Attacks Detection (NHAPMAD) framework in both network attack detection system and host attack detection system. This topology bolsters the network's defense against various types of attacks, thereby ensuring the preservation of sensitive data privacy. Federated learning has been incorporated into the NHAPMAD framework to protect user privacy in WSNs. The introduced framework provides better anomaly detection and reduces false alarms. Additionally, the introduced model protects sensitive data, ensuring the security and integrity of the entire WSN, promoting a stable and dependable operating environment. The introduced method exhibits superior performance across various metrics like overall accuracy (99.6%), F1‐score (99.59%), recall (99.47%), precision (99.63%), detection rate (99.5%), processing time (0.0009 s), etc. compared to traditional approaches, marking a significant advancement in the realm of WSN security.