Real-time Anomaly Detection

By: Arya Brijith, International Center for AI and Cyber Security Research and Innovations (CCRI), Asia University, Taiwan,sia University, Taiwan, arya.brijithk@gmail.com

Abstract

The identification of patterns or occurrences that substantially deviate from expected behavior within a given context is known as anomaly detection. To reduce the window of vulnerability, real-time anomaly detection, in particular, focuses on instantaneous detection and response to irregularities as they occur. Let us explore its applications.

Keywords anomaly detection, cybersecurity, assaults

Introduction

In a time when digital landscapes are changing at a breakneck speed, the capacity to quickly identify anomalies in data becomes essential to ensuring strong security and operational integrity. The watchful defender of digital realms, anomaly detection laboriously sorts through data landscapes to uncover irregularities or departures that materially deviate from established standards. Real-time anomaly detection plays a crucial role in protecting against emerging threats due to its ability to respond instantly to anomalies as they arise. This article explores the field of real-time anomaly detection, including its applications in various fields.

Figure 1: Cover image

What is anomaly detection?

Anomaly detection functions similarly to a digital detector that continuously searches through data landscapes for anomalies and irregularities that don’t quite match the expected patterns. Consider it the defender of normalcy in the digital age, laboriously sorting through data points to find outliers, anomalies, or deviations that can indicate potential threats or fascinating discoveries. Anomaly detection functions as a watchful guardian, constantly alert and aware of anything out of the ordinary. This includes identifying unusual spikes in network traffic that indicate a cyber intrusion, detecting anomalies in financial transactions that suggest fraudulent activity, and identifying irregularities in health monitoring data that may indicate potential health concerns.

Its significance

In terms of cybersecurity, the real-time aspect of anomaly detection is quite important. It enables the identification of potential threats, such as unauthorized access, data breaches, network invasions, or malicious activities, before they escalate into significant security incidents by quickly identifying deviations from typical patterns.

Applications

Figure 2: Application of real-time anomaly detection

Conclusion

The significance of real-time anomaly detection in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape cannot be overstated. It functions as a proactive defense mechanism by quickly identifying irregularities in data streams or system behavior and raising potential threats before they develop into significant security breaches. Real-time anomaly detection finds many applications in many fields such as cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, and Internet of Things ecosystems. Real-time anomaly detection consistently improves its methodologies and embraces technological advancements to remain a steadfast defender, strengthening digital infrastructures against the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats and anomalies.

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Brijith A. (2023) Real-time Anomaly Detection, Insights2Techinfo, pp.1

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