journal article·2025-03-13Open access

Cyberattack Detection Systems in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Networks in Big Data Environments

Abdullah Orman

Applied Sciences· Volume 15· Issue 6

Abstract

The rapid expansion of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has revolutionized industrial automation and introduced significant cybersecurity challenges, particularly for supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Traditional intrusion detection systems (IDSs) often struggle to effectively identify and mitigate complex cyberthreats, such as denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. This study proposes an advanced IDS framework integrating machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid models to enhance cybersecurity in IIoT environments. Using the WUSTL-IIoT-2021 dataset, multiple classification models—including decision tree, random forest, multilayer perceptron (MLP), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and hybrid deep learning architectures—were systematically evaluated based on key performance metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score. This research introduces several key innovations. First, it presents a comparative analysis of machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid models within a unified experimental framework, offering a comprehensive evaluation of various approaches. Second, while existing studies frequently favor hybrid models, findings from this study reveal that the standalone MLP model outperforms other architectures, achieving the highest detection accuracy of 99.99%. This outcome highlights the critical role of dataset-specific feature distributions in determining model effectiveness and calls for a more nuanced approach when selecting detection models for IIoT cybersecurity applications. Additionally, the study explores a broad range of hyperparameter configurations, optimizing model effectiveness for IIoT-specific intrusion detection. These contributions provide valuable insights for developing more efficient and adaptable IDS solutions in IIoT networks.
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OpenAlex topics: Network Security and Intrusion Detection · Smart Grid Security and Resilience · Advanced Malware Detection Techniques

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Affiliations

Department of Computer Technologies, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara 06010, Turkey

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