Danger Theory: The Link between AIS and IDS?

TL;DR

This paper explores the potential of using immunological theories, specifically the Danger Theory, to develop adaptive and automated intrusion detection systems inspired by the human immune system.

Contribution

It proposes a novel approach linking Artificial Immune Systems with the Danger Theory to enhance intrusion detection capabilities.

Findings

Immunological theories can inform IDS design.

Danger Theory offers a new perspective for anomaly detection.

Potential for more adaptive and automated security systems.

Abstract

We present ideas about creating a next generation Intrusion Detection System based on the latest immunological theories. The central challenge with computer security is determining the difference between normal and potentially harmful activity. For half a century, developers have protected their systems by coding rules that identify and block specific events. However, the nature of current and future threats in conjunction with ever larger IT systems urgently requires the development of automated and adaptive defensive tools. A promising solution is emerging in the form of Artificial Immune Systems. The Human Immune System can detect and defend against harmful and previously unseen invaders, so can we not build a similar Intrusion Detection System for our computers.