Evolutionary Algorithms in Web Security: Exploring Untapped Potential

Sam Attwood; Wanpeng Li; Rupak Kharel

doi:10.1109/CSNDSP49049.2020.9249521

Evolutionary Algorithms in Web Security: Exploring Untapped Potential

Sam Attwood, Wanpeng Li, Rupak Kharel

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Abstract

Many aspects of our lives are dependent upon the Web. Research that considers how we can better protect the Web and the products and services delivered using it-that is research into Web Security-is therefore of the upmost importance. Consequently, this paper considers evolutionary algorithms and their potential (which is to tap into and harness the power of natural evolution) within the field of Web Security. The paper provides a concise overview of existing studies that have used evolutionary algorithms as a tool within Web Security. More specifically, the paper considers the manner in which evolutionary algorithms have been applied, the types of problems that they have been applied to, and the way in which they have been assessed or evaluated. Furthermore, an opportunity to better harness the power of natural evolution within the field of Web Security, by applying modern evolutionary algorithms that draw inspiration from the open-ended aspect of natural evolution, is highlighted and discussed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2020 12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing
Subtitle of host publication	CSNDSP 2020
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781728167435
ISBN (Print)	9781728160511
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/CSNDSP49049.2020.9249521
Publication status	Published - 10 Nov 2020
Externally published	Yes
Event	12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing - Porto, Portugal Duration: 20 Jul 2020 → 22 Jul 2020 Conference number: 12

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Conference	12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing
Abbreviated title	CSNDSP 2020
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Porto
Period	20/07/20 → 22/07/20

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Attwood, S, Li, W & Kharel, R 2020, Evolutionary Algorithms in Web Security: Exploring Untapped Potential. in 2020 12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing: CSNDSP 2020., 9249521, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, Porto, Portugal, 20/07/20. https://doi.org/10.1109/CSNDSP49049.2020.9249521

Evolutionary Algorithms in Web Security: Exploring Untapped Potential. / Attwood, Sam; Li, Wanpeng; Kharel, Rupak.
2020 12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing: CSNDSP 2020. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2020. 9249521.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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