and Information Security Group

The major problem is the absence of effective techniques for network protocol security monitoring, measurement and prediction. This is due to the emerging complex network protocols whose patterns are not readily determined by current tools and methods. Current tools and methods cannot handle the complex topology or patterns of traffic for accurate prediction of network protocol behavior for a wide range of time-scales. This includes the problem of effective data mining and characterization of network protocol topology structures, due to emerging global technologies and multiple protocols that interacting across different network protocol layers. The research develops new efficient techniques for network protocol characterization, monitoring and data measurement. This includes the development of new mechanisms, tools and methods for protocol measurements, characterization and accurate prediction of network protocol behavior in a wide range of network multiple-protocol environments that interact across different network protocol layers. The research presents innovative approaches for effective and efficient management, security, resilience, testing, analysis, design and implementation of network protocols in multiple network environments. 1