Developing a Comprehensive Framework for User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA): Integrating Advanced Machine Learning and Contextual Insights

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Year : June 29, 2024 at 5:34 pm | [if 1553 equals=””] Volume :14 [else] Volume :14[/if 1553] | [if 424 equals=”Regular Issue”]Issue[/if 424][if 424 equals=”Special Issue”]Special Issue[/if 424] [if 424 equals=”Conference”][/if 424] : 02 | Page : –

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  1. Assistant Professor, Student, Student Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The NorthCap University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The NorthCap University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The NorthCap University Haryana, Haryana, Haryana India, India, India
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nUser and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) has emerged as a crucial approach in modern cybersecurity for detecting and mitigating insider threats, compromised accounts, and other malicious activities within organizational networks. However, existing UEBA frameworks often face challenges in scalability, detection accuracy, and response effectiveness. This research paper proposes a novel framework for UEBA that aims to address these limitations and enhance threat detection and response capabilities. The framework integrates advanced machine learning algorithms, behavioral analytics techniques, and threat intelligence to establish baseline behaviors, detect anomalies, and prioritize response actions. Key components of the framework include user and entity profiling, behavioral analytics, risk scoring, and incident detection and response mechanisms. In user and entity profiling, comprehensive profiles are created for both users and entities (e.g., devices, applications) within the network, capturing relevant attributes and historical behaviors. Behavioral analytics leverages these profiles to identify deviations from normal behavior patterns, signaling potential security incidents. Risk scoring assigns severity levels to detected anomalies based on their potential impact and likelihood, enabling prioritization of response efforts. Overall, this research contributes to advancing the field of UEBA by providing a comprehensive framework that addresses scalability, accuracy, and effectiveness challenges. It lays the groundwork for developing more robust and adaptive cybersecurity solutions to combat evolving threats effectively, ensuring the security and integrity of organizational networks in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

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Keywords: UEBA, Cybersecurity, Threat detection, Security Framework, Security Analysis, Behavioral Analytics, Threat Intelligence.

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How to cite this article: Garima Sharma, Ambika Thakur, Chetna Tiwari. Developing a Comprehensive Framework for User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA): Integrating Advanced Machine Learning and Contextual Insights. Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems. June 29, 2024; 14(02):-.

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Volume 14
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Received April 9, 2024
Accepted April 26, 2024
Published June 29, 2024

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