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Reinforcement learning (RL), in conjunction with attack graphs and cyber terrain, are used to develop reward and state associated with determination of optimal paths for exfiltration of data in enterprise networks. This work builds on…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-04-26 Tyler Cody , Abdul Rahman , Christopher Redino , Lanxiao Huang , Ryan Clark , Akshay Kakkar , Deepak Kushwaha , Paul Park , Peter Beling , Edward Bowen

Reinforcement learning (RL) operating on attack graphs leveraging cyber terrain principles are used to develop reward and state associated with determination of surveillance detection routes (SDR). This work extends previous efforts on…

This paper considers key challenges to using reinforcement learning (RL) with attack graphs to automate penetration testing in real-world applications from a systems perspective. RL approaches to automated penetration testing are actively…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2022-06-15 Tyler Cody

Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent, highlighting the importance of network intrusion detection systems. This paper explores the potential and challenges of using deep reinforcement learning (DRL) in network…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2026-03-03 Wanrong Yang , Alberto Acuto , Yihang Zhou , Dominik Wojtczak

Reinforcement learning (RL) has been applied to attack graphs for penetration testing, however, trained agents do not reflect reality because the attack graphs lack operational nuances typically captured within the intelligence preparation…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2022-08-08 Rohit Gangupantulu , Tyler Cody , Paul Park , Abdul Rahman , Logan Eisenbeiser , Dan Radke , Ryan Clark

The scale of Internet-connected systems has increased considerably, and these systems are being exposed to cyber attacks more than ever. The complexity and dynamics of cyber attacks require protecting mechanisms to be responsive, adaptive,…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2021-11-03 Thanh Thi Nguyen , Vijay Janapa Reddi

Graph mining tasks arise from many different application domains, ranging from social networks, transportation to E-commerce, etc., which have been receiving great attention from the theoretical and algorithmic design communities in recent…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2023-01-18 Mingshuo Nie , Dongming Chen , Dongqi Wang

Modern power systems face increasing vulnerability to sophisticated cyber-physical attacks beyond traditional N-1 contingency frameworks. Existing security paradigms face a critical bottleneck: efficiently identifying worst-case scenarios…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-09-17 Saman Mazaheri Khamaneh , Tong Wu , Wei Sun , Cong Chen

Penetration testing (pentesting) involves performing a controlled attack on a computer system in order to assess it's security. Although an effective method for testing security, pentesting requires highly skilled practitioners and…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2019-05-16 Jonathon Schwartz , Hanna Kurniawati

In this work, we present a learning-based approach to analysis cyberspace configuration. Unlike prior methods, our approach has the ability to learn from past experience and improve over time. In particular, as we train over a greater…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2020-07-10 Lei Zhang , Wei Bai , Shize Guo , Shiming Xia , Hongmei Li , Zhisong Pan

In order to assess the risks of a network system, it is important to investigate the behaviors of attackers after successful exploitation, which is called post-exploitation. Although there are various efficient tools supporting…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-09-28 Van-Hau Pham , Hien Do Hoang , Phan Thanh Trung , Van Dinh Quoc , Trong-Nghia To , Phan The Duy

Penetration testing the organised attack of a computer system in order to test existing defences has been used extensively to evaluate network security. This is a time consuming process and requires in-depth knowledge for the establishment…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2021-09-15 Khuong Tran , Ashlesha Akella , Maxwell Standen , Junae Kim , David Bowman , Toby Richer , Chin-Teng Lin

In the literature of modern network security research, deriving effective and efficient course-of-action (COA) attach search methods are of interests in industry and academia. As the network size grows, the traditional COA attack search…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2022-05-30 Seok Bin Son , Soohyun Park , Haemin Lee , Joongheon Kim , Soyi Jung , Donghwa Kim

In this work, we present a learning-based approach to analysis cyberspace security configuration. Unlike prior methods, our approach has the ability to learn from past experience and improve over time. In particular, as we train over a…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2021-04-16 Lei Zhang , Wei Bai , Wei Li , Shiming Xia , Qibin Zheng

This paper aims to provide an innovative machine learning-based solution to automate security testing tasks for web applications, ensuring the correct functioning of all components while reducing project maintenance costs. Reinforcement…

With the wide application of deep reinforcement learning (DRL) techniques in complex fields such as autonomous driving, intelligent manufacturing, and smart healthcare, how to improve its security and robustness in dynamic and changeable…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-10-24 Wu Yichao , Wang Yirui , Ding Panpan , Wang Hailong , Zhu Bingqian , Liu Chun

Reinforcement Learning (RL), one of the core paradigms in machine learning, learns to make decisions based on real-world experiences. This approach has significantly advanced AI applications across various domains, notably in smart grid…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2024-02-27 Zheyu Zhang

Automated GUI testing of web applications has always been considered a challenging task considering their large state space and complex interaction logic. Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) is a recent extension of Reinforcement Learning…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-04-29 Zhiyu Gu , Chenxu Liu , Guoquan Wu , Yifei Zhang , ChenXi Yang , Zheheng Liang , Wei Chen , Jun Wei

Digitization and remote connectivity have enlarged the attack surface and made cyber systems more vulnerable. As attackers become increasingly sophisticated and resourceful, mere reliance on traditional cyber protection, such as intrusion…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2021-12-08 Yunhan Huang , Linan Huang , Quanyan Zhu

Adversarial attacks pose a significant threat to data-driven systems, and researchers have spent considerable resources studying them. Despite its economic relevance, this trend largely overlooked the issue of credit card fraud detection.…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2026-03-17 Daniele Lunghi , Yannick Molinghen , Alkis Simitsis , Tom Lenaerts , Gianluca Bontempi
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