Abstract
An ever-growing number of network connected devices per user and changing usage preferences in current networks require novel monitoring techniques be put in place by operators to identify and, if possible, predict user requirements and behaviour. This study utilises NetFlow and cluster analysis to derive six unique traffic profiles namely, 'communicators', 'concealers', 'downloaders', 'all-rounders' and 'high' and 'low intensity web surfers', of around two hundred users (each having multiple devices) based on their application usage trends. During 4 weeks of observation, the analysis indicates that profiles are rather static, with the average probability for a specific device to change its profile ranging between 3-19% over any consecutive 24 hours. Additionally, user devices exhibited a greater probability (up to 8%) of switching to profiles that were similar in terms of application usage ratios due to proportional variations in the same user activity rather than any major usage changes. User devices in some profiles such as 'concealers' and 'downloaders', showed minimal change in application proportion attributed to dedicated P2P and FTP usage. The reported high level of consistency in all profile memberships led to recommending the use of resulting profile baselines for effective monitoring, policy enforcement and anomaly detection in modern networks.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | IEEE 30th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops |
Editors | Leonard Barolli, Makoto Takizawa, Tomoya Enokido, Antonio J. Jara, Yann Bocchi |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-5090-2461-2 , 978-1-5090-2460-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | IEEE 30th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops - Crans-Montana, Switzerland Duration: 23 Mar 2016 → 25 Mar 2016 Conference number: 30th |
Publication series
Name | 2016 30th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops (WAINA) |
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Conference
Conference | IEEE 30th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops |
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Abbreviated title | IEEE WAINA 2016 |
Country/Territory | Switzerland |
City | Crans-Montana |
Period | 23/03/16 → 25/03/16 |