BIG DATA ANALYTICS FOR CYBER SECURITY

AND THREAT DETECTION

BY
Sundeep G
3VC19CS158
Under the guidance of
Dr.Chidananda H
 CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. Objective
3. Area of the project
4. Methodology
5. Future scope
6. Conclusion
7. References
INTRODUCTION

• Big data analytics has become an essential tool for cybersecurity professionals in recent
years. With the increasing volume and complexity of data generated by networks, devices,
and users, traditional security approaches may not be enough to detect and respond to
security threats.
• Big data analytics enables organizations to collect, process, and analyze large amounts of
data in real-time, identifying patterns and anomalies that may indicate a security breach.
• Big data analytics can help organizations to predict potential security threats, detect security
breaches quickly, and respond to them effectively, minimizing the impact of cyber attacks
on their operations.
OBJECTIVE

• The objective of Big Data Analytics for Cyber Security and Threat Detection is to provide
organizations with a powerful tool to detect and respond to cyber threats more effectively,
reducing the risk of data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage.
AREA OF THE PROJECT
• The area of Big Data Analytics in cybersecurity is focused on using data-driven approaches to identify and prevent security threats and
breaches, thereby strengthening an organization's overall security posture.
• Here are some of the areas of Big Data Analytics in cybersecurity : -
• Threat detection and prevention: Using Big Data Analytics to detect and prevent cyber threats such as malware, phishing attacks, and
ransomware by analyzing data from various sources such as network logs, endpoint devices, and security devices.
• User behavior analytics: Using Big Data Analytics to identify unusual user activity or behavior that may indicate a security breach or
insider threat.
• Network traffic analysis: Using Big Data Analytics to monitor and analyze network traffic to identify anomalies or suspicious patterns.
• Cloud security: Using Big Data Analytics to monitor and analyze security events in cloud environments and identify potential security
risks.
 METHODOLOGY
• The methodology of Big Data Analytics for Cyber Security and Threat Detection involves several steps,
i. Data Collection :- The first step is to collect data from various sources, such as network devices, servers,
applications, and security tools.
ii. Data Pre-processing : -The collected data is pre-processed to remove any noise or irrelevant information,
and to transform the data into a format suitable for analysis.
iii. Data Analysis :- The pre-processed data is then analyzed using various techniques, such as statistical
analysis, machine learning, and data mining, to identify patterns and anomalies that may indicate a security
breach.
iv. Threat Detection and Response :- The results of the analysis are used to detect and respond to security
threats in real-time. This can involve generating alerts, blocking traffic, or taking other actions to prevent
further damage.
v. Performance Monitoring and Evaluation :- The performance of the big data analytics system is monitored
and evaluated regularly to ensure that it is performing effectively and efficiently.
FUTURE SCOPE

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): AI and ML will play an
increasingly important role in cybersecurity. These technologies can be used to analyze vast
amounts of data to detect and respond to security threats in real-time, without human
intervention.
• Predictive Analytics: Predictive analytics will become more sophisticated, using advanced
algorithms and models to identify potential security threats before they occur.
• Integration with IoT and OT Security: Big data analytics will become integrated with the
security of IoT and OT devices, allowing organizations to monitor and protect their entire IT
ecosystem.
CONCLUSION

• Big Data Analytics for Cyber Security and Threat Detection is a powerful tool that
enables organizations to detect, prevent, and respond to security threats in real-time.
• With the increasing volume and complexity of data generated by networks and devices,
traditional security approaches may not be sufficient to identify and respond to security
breaches.
• Big data analytics can help organizations to identify patterns and anomalies in network
traffic, user behavior, and other data sources that may indicate a security breach
REFERENCES

1) Liu, X., Gao, Y., & Zhang, X. (2019). Big Data Analytics for Cybersecurity: A Review.
IEEE Access, 7, 83707-83717.
2) Alam, M. R., Ahsan, M. N., & Kim, T. H. (2020). Big data analytics for cyber security:
challenges, opportunities, and solutions. Journal of Ambient Intelligence and
Humanized Computing, 11(4), 1675-1688.
3) Gupta, D., Dahiya, S., & Sood, S. K. (2019). A survey on big data analytics for
cybersecurity. Journal of Big Data, 6(1), 1-40.
Thank You