Encryption Traffic Anomaly Detection Technology Using Artificial Intelligence Methods

Qinglong Liang

doi:10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456924.20250608

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Encryption Traffic Anomaly Detection Technology Using Artificial Intelligence Methods
Encryption Traffic Anomaly Detection Technology Using Artificial Intelligence Methods
International Exchange College, Guangzhou Maritime University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510725, China
Vol. 6, Issue 8, Pages: 129-134(2025)
Published：30 August 2025
DOI：10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456924.20250608
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Liang Qinglong.Encryption Traffic Anomaly Detection Technology Using Artificial Intelligence Methods[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2025,06(08):129-134.
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Liang Qinglong.Encryption Traffic Anomaly Detection Technology Using Artificial Intelligence Methods[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2025,06(08):129-134. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456924.20250608.

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To safeguard against numerous network attacks in environments where communication is not encrypted

an increasing number of online application services are adopting encrypted traffic to improve privacy and security. However

it was soon found that attackers could exploit secure communication channels to conduct cyber attacks. Traditional techniques

which rely on deep packet inspection to detect anomalous traffic

struggle to identify these types of attacks effectively. In recent years

the progress of artificial intelligence has prompted many researchers to apply AI-based approaches for detecting encrypted network traffic. This paper centers on the UNSW-NB15 dataset and provides a comprehensive retrospect of advancements in encrypted traffic anomaly detection techniques based on this dataset over the past few years. Initially

it categorizes and summarizes existing studies from three perspectives: traditional machine learning

deep learning

and unsupervised or semi-supervised learning methods

while comparing their performance in terms of classification accuracy

detection efficiency

and suitability for different scenarios. Furthermore

by evaluating and analyzing the experimental outcomes of these approaches on the UNSW-NB15 dataset

the paper highlights the strengths and limitations of various technical strategies. Finally

it outlines the current challenges and potential directions for future research in the field of encrypted traffic analysis.

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