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  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Transmission Security

Background:

  • Protecting sensitive data and user information transmitted over computer networks is crucial.
  • Distinguishing between clear and encrypted data is essential for network security and integrity.
  • Existing methods may lack efficiency or accuracy in real-time data classification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel algorithm for the accurate detection of clear and encrypted data.
  • To enhance the security of data and users by improving network traffic analysis.
  • To provide a reliable method for classifying data based on statistical properties.

Main Methods:

  • A classification algorithm was developed to analyze incoming data.
  • The algorithm tests the belongingness of data's standard deviation values to established confidence intervals.
  • Data classification is performed based on statistical analysis of standard deviation.

Main Results:

  • The proposed algorithm achieved a high accuracy rate of 94.73% in data detection.
  • The method demonstrated effectiveness in distinguishing between different data types (clear vs. encrypted).
  • The results indicate strong reliability for subsequent data analysis and detection tasks.

Conclusions:

  • The developed algorithm offers a highly accurate and reliable method for detecting clear and encrypted data.
  • The findings support the confident application of this method in advanced data detection and network security analyses.
  • This approach contributes to improved data protection and user security in computer networks.