MLDAS: Machine Learning Dynamic Algorithm Selection for Software-Defined Networking Security

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Main Authors: Benlloch, Pablo, Romero, Oscar, Leon, Antonio, Lloret, Jaime
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Published: 2026
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author Benlloch, Pablo
Romero, Oscar
Leon, Antonio
Lloret, Jaime
author_facet Benlloch, Pablo
Romero, Oscar
Leon, Antonio
Lloret, Jaime
contents Network security is a critical concern in the digital landscape of today, with users demanding secure browsing experiences and protection of their personal data. This study explores the dynamic integration of Machine Learning (ML) algorithms with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) controllers to enhance network security through adaptive decision mechanisms. The proposed approach enables the system to dynamically choose the most suitable ML algorithm based on the characteristics of the observed network traffic. This work examines the role of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as a fundamental component of secure communication networks and discusses the limitations of SDN-based attack detection mechanisms. The proposed framework uses adaptive model selection to maintain reliable intrusion detection under varying network conditions. The study highlights the importance of analyzing traffic-type-based metrics to define effective classification rules and enhance the performance of ML models. Additionally, it addresses the risks of overfitting and underfitting, underscoring the critical role of hyperparameter tuning in optimizing model accuracy and generalization. The central contribution of this work is an automated mechanism that adaptively selects the most suitable ML algorithm according to real-time network conditions, prioritizing detection robustness and operational feasibility within SDN environments.
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spellingShingle MLDAS: Machine Learning Dynamic Algorithm Selection for Software-Defined Networking Security
Benlloch, Pablo
Romero, Oscar
Leon, Antonio
Lloret, Jaime
Networking and Internet Architecture
Cryptography and Security
Machine Learning
Network security is a critical concern in the digital landscape of today, with users demanding secure browsing experiences and protection of their personal data. This study explores the dynamic integration of Machine Learning (ML) algorithms with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) controllers to enhance network security through adaptive decision mechanisms. The proposed approach enables the system to dynamically choose the most suitable ML algorithm based on the characteristics of the observed network traffic. This work examines the role of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as a fundamental component of secure communication networks and discusses the limitations of SDN-based attack detection mechanisms. The proposed framework uses adaptive model selection to maintain reliable intrusion detection under varying network conditions. The study highlights the importance of analyzing traffic-type-based metrics to define effective classification rules and enhance the performance of ML models. Additionally, it addresses the risks of overfitting and underfitting, underscoring the critical role of hyperparameter tuning in optimizing model accuracy and generalization. The central contribution of this work is an automated mechanism that adaptively selects the most suitable ML algorithm according to real-time network conditions, prioritizing detection robustness and operational feasibility within SDN environments.
title MLDAS: Machine Learning Dynamic Algorithm Selection for Software-Defined Networking Security
topic Networking and Internet Architecture
Cryptography and Security
Machine Learning
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.14957