Detection of anomalous network behavior based on one-way delay measurements

Abstract

A global network monitoring system measuring IP network performance metrics (IPPM) is presented, which is proposed for use in network security. The monitoring system measures network latency and related values. The dependence of IPPM on the power of a DDoS attack is used to determine the moment of the attack. Another method of attack detection is to study changes in routes between measurement nodes. A change in route is accompanied by a sudden change in one-way delay (OWD). Recent reviews on OWD recommend the use of the One-way Active Measurement Protocol (OWAMP protocol). Studies have shown that using the OWAMP protocol to measure OWD gives two different results for the same route. An updated mechanism for measuring one-way delay has been proposed. The novelty of the method lies in the use of a new type of timestamp, which is set directly at the moment of sending and receiving the measurement packet. A new measurement utility has been created that eliminates measurement errors.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43926-025-00242-1
Divisions: College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences > School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies > Software Engineering & Cybersecurity
Aston University (General)
Funding Information: The research was funded by the grant Russian Science Foundation 24-29-00041.
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Uncontrolled Keywords: Measurement of one way delay,NetTestBox,Review of delay measurement utilities,Timescale synchronisation methods,Timestamps in Linux,Software,Information Systems,Human-Computer Interaction,Hardware and Architecture,Computer Networks and Communications,Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Publication ISSN: 2730-7239
Last Modified: 16 Feb 2026 17:39
Date Deposited: 10 Feb 2026 12:07
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2025-11-10
Accepted Date: 2025-10-15
Authors: Sagatov, E. S.
Chernysh, D. P.
Mayhoub, S. (ORCID Profile 0000-0001-7629-0532)
Sukhov, A. M.

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