Network-based anomaly detection in encrypted data streams : A cryptanalysis perspective
*Cuddapah AnithaCorresponding authorcuddapah.anitha@mbu.asiaDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering School of Computing Mohan Babu UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 517102, IndiaView full profile → , Amol Sapatnekaramol.sapatnekar@symlaw.ac.inSymbiosis Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (SCALSAR) Symbiosis Law School Pune (SLS-P) Symbiosis International (Deemed University)Symbiosis Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research (SCALSAR) Symbiosis Law School Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune, Maharashtra, 411014, IndiaView full profile → , Archana S. Banaitar.ugale@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Engineering MET’s Institute of EngineeringNashik (SPPU), Maharashtra, 422207, IndiaView full profile → , J. Leo Amalrajleoamalraj@rmkcet.ac.inDepartment of Mathematics RMK College of Engineering and TechnologyThiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, IndiaView full profile → , Rais Allauddin Mullamtechraismulla@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Engineering Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan’s College of Engineering and Visual Arts Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaView full profile → , Mahendra Pawarmahendraepawar@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Engineering Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan’s College of Engineering and Visual Arts Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaView full profile →
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- Received:
- 05 Nov 2024
- Published Online:
- 02 Sep 2025
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JDMSC-2428
- Pages:
- 2115–2124
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