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This study introduces a new clustering model that merges similar clusters to improve accuracy and evaluation for the affinity propagation (AP) algorithm. The enhanced model offers superior performance in intrusion detection tasks.

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  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning
  • Algorithm Analysis

Background:

  • Affinity Propagation (AP) algorithm suffers from local clustering and inaccurate evaluation, especially with high cluster proportions.
  • Existing internal evaluation indices lack variety, leading to invalid clustering results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a clustering effectiveness measurement model that addresses AP algorithm limitations.
  • To enhance clustering accuracy and provide reliable evaluation metrics.

Main Methods:

  • Merging similar clusters based on inter-cluster similarity and average inter-cluster similarity to reduce the maximum number of clusters (K).
  • Developing a new scheme to calculate intra-cluster compactness, inter-cluster relative density, and inter-cluster overlap coefficient.
  • Designing internal evaluation indices based on intra-cluster cohesion and inter-cluster dispersion.

Main Results:

  • The proposed model correctly performs clustering and classification on UCI and NSL-KDD datasets.
  • Demonstrates accurate clustering range determination.
  • Significantly outperforms three improved clustering algorithms in intrusion detection metrics like detection rate and false positive rate (FPR).

Conclusions:

  • The developed model effectively overcomes AP algorithm's clustering and evaluation issues.
  • Provides a robust framework for clustering and classification, particularly beneficial for intrusion detection systems.