Intelligent Threat Detection in CPS-IoT Networks Using A Hybrid CNN-DBN Model with Saeho Optimization

Authors

  • B Mamatha Department of AI and Data Science, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • T Praneeth Reddy Department of AI and Data Science, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • P Sofiya Parvez Department of AI and Data Science, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • S Satish Kumar Department of AI and Data Science, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • A Chaitanya Kumar Department of AI and Data Science, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • S Abbas Illayas Department of AI and Data Science, Annamacharya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15250855

Keywords:

IoT security, cyber-physical systems, anomaly detection, , deep learning, Deep Belief Network (DBN)

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) is integral to smart cities and diverse societal applications, yet its large-scale implementation is hindered by significant security vulnerabilities and cyber threats. Conventional security measures frequently struggle to tackle the distinct challenges associated with IoT-driven cyber-physical systems, highlighting the need for advanced techniques like Deep Learning (DL) for robust anomaly detection. This research introduces an innovative framework that utilizes a hybrid classification strategy by combining a Deep Belief Network (DBN) with a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). To enhance detection accuracy, the framework incorporates an innovative optimization technique called Seagull Adapted Elephant Herding Optimization (SAEHO). The "Hybrid Classifier + SAEHO" model processes extracted features from network traffic data, effectively distinguishing between malicious and benign activity. Experimental evaluations on two datasets demonstrate superior performance in terms of sensitivity, precision, accuracy, and specificity when compared to conventional methods. These results highlight the model’s potential in fortifying IoT security and offering a reliable mechanism for mitigating cyber threats in real-world applications.

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2025-04-20

How to Cite

B Mamatha, T Praneeth Reddy, P Sofiya Parvez, S Satish Kumar, A Chaitanya Kumar, & S Abbas Illayas. (2025). Intelligent Threat Detection in CPS-IoT Networks Using A Hybrid CNN-DBN Model with Saeho Optimization. International Journal of Computational Learning and Intelligence, An Open AI Journal, 4(4), 697–705. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15250855

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