• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권12호
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• pp.9-20
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• 2021

Abstraction applied in computer networking hides network details behind a well-defined representation by building a model that captures an essential aspect of the network system. Two current methods of representation are available, one based on graph theory, where a network node is reduced to a point in a graph, and the other the use of non-methodological iconic depictions such as human heads, walls, towers or computer racks. In this paper, we adopt an abstract representation methodology, the thinging machine (TM), proposed in software engineering to model computer networks. TM defines a single coherent network architecture and topology that is constituted from only five generic actions with two types of arrows. Without loss of generality, this paper applies TM to model the area of network monitoring in packet-mode transmission. Complex network documents are difficult to maintain and are not guaranteed to mirror actual situations. Network monitoring is constant monitoring for and alerting of malfunctions, failures, stoppages or suspicious activities in a network system. Current monitoring systems are built on ad hoc descriptions that lack systemization. The TM model of monitoring presents a theoretical foundation integrated with events and behavior descriptions. To investigate TM modeling's feasibility, we apply it to an existing computer network in a Kuwaiti enterprise to create an integrated network system that includes hardware, software and communication facilities. The final specifications point to TM modeling's viability in the computer networking field.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.127-136
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• 2021

In the systems and software modeling field, a conceptual model involves modeling with concepts to support development and design. An example of a conceptual model is a description developed using the Unified Modeling Language (UML). UML uses a model multiplicity formulation approach, wherein a number of models are used to represent alternative views. By contrast, a model singularity approach uses only a single integrated model. Each of these styles of modeling has its strengths and weaknesses. This paper introduces a partial solution to the issue of multiplicity vs. singularity in modeling by adopting UML use cases and class models into the conceptual thinging machine (TM) model. To apply use cases, we adopt the observation that a use-case diagram is a description that shows the internal structure of the part of the system represented by the use case in addition to being useful to people outside of the system. Additionally, the UML class diagram is recast in TM representation. Accordingly, we develop a TMUML model that embraces the TM specification of the UML class diagram and the internal structure extracted from the UML use case. TMUML modeling introduces some of the advantages that have made UML a popular modeling language to TM modeling. At the same time, this approach supplies UML with partial model singularity. The paper details experimentation with TMUML using examples from the literature. Our results indicate that mixing UML with other models could be a viable approach.

• 정보보호학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.101-106
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• 2004

최근 사이버 테러에 대한 관심이 고조되면서 네트워크 보안 시뮬레이터가 필요하게 되었다. 네트워크 보안 시뮬레이터는 침입 행위 및 방어 행위를 모델링하여 침입에 대한 피해 정도, 방어 대책의 효과성 등을 파악하기 위한 도구이다. 이 도구를 통해서 사이버 테러에 대한 예방과 복구가 가능하기 때문이다. 이를 위해 기존의 시뮬레이터들은 시뮬레이션 수행 전에 모든 시나리오를 작성해 놓고 시뮬레이션을 수행하였다. 그러나 사람의 판단 및 행위를 모델링하지 못한 시뮬레이션은 정확한 결과를 나타내지 못하였다 따라서 본 논문에서는 기존 네트워크 보안 시뮬레이터에 동적 시뮬레이션 요소를 첨가함으로써 정확히 네트워크 침입 및 방어 행위를 표현하고자 하였다. 또한 이를 위한 시뮬레이터 구조 변경 방법을 제안하였다. 시뮬레이터를 구현한 후에는 슬래머 웜의 시뮬레이션을 수행하여 기능이 올바로 구현되었음을 확인하였다.

• 인터넷정보학회논문지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.27-37
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• 2022

디지털 통신 환경 기술이 다양화되고 네트워크 이용 접근성이 높아지고 있으며 보안이 중요한 방산업체, 국방 관련 기관 등 국가의 안보에 관련된 다양한 환경에서 가상 사설망 서비스를 사용한다. 하지만 기술에 발전에 따라 매년 가상 사설망의 취약점을 통한 공격이 증가하고 있다. 본 논문은 가상 사설망에서 발생 가능한 잠재적 취약점 및 신규 취약점에 대해 대비하기 위해 STRIDE 위협 모델링을 통해 보안 요구사항을 도출하였다. STRIDE 위협 모델링은 위협을 총 6가지 범주로 그룹화 위협을 체계적으로 식별한다. 이를 적용하기 위해 가상 사설망의 기능을 분석하고 가상 사설망 서비스가 이루어지는 동안의 자료 흐름도를 생성하였다. 그 후, 가상 사설망에서 발생 가능한 위협을 수집하고 이를 기반으로 STRIDE 위협 모델링을 분석했다. 생성한 가상 사설망의 자료 흐름도는 총 96개의 STRIDE 위협으로 분류되며, 실제 취약점 리스트와 비교 분석하여 분류 결과를 구체화했다. 그 후 위협들의 공격 루트를 파악하기 위해 위협 시나리오를 작성했다. 본 논문은 작성된 시나리오를 기반으로 가상 사설망의 구성요소에 따른 총 30개의 보안 요구사항을 도출했다. 본 논문을 통해 국방부와 같이 보안이 중요한 시설에서 사용하는 가상 사설망의 보안 안정성을 높일 수 있는 보안요구사항을 제시한다.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권9호
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• pp.247-260
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• 2021

Data modeling is a process of developing a model to design and develop a data system that supports an organization's various business processes. A conceptual data model represents a technology-independent specification of structure of data to be stored within a database. The model aims to provide richer expressiveness and incorporate a set of semantics to (a) support the design, control, and integrity parts of the data stored in data management structures and (b) coordinate the viewing of connections and ideas on a database. The described structure of the data is often represented in an entity–relationship (ER) model, which was one of the first data-modeling techniques and is likely to continue to be a popular way of characterizing entity classes, attributes, and relationships. This paper attempts to examine the basic ER modeling notions in order to analyze the concepts to which they refer as well as ways to represent them. In such a mission, we apply a new modeling methodology (thinging machine; TM) to ER in terms of its fundamental building constructs, representation entities, relationships, and attributes. The goal of this venture is to further the understanding of data models and enrich their semantics. Three specific contributions to modeling in this context are incorporated: (a) using the TM model's five generic actions to inject processing in the ER structure; (b) relating the single ontological element of TM modeling (i.e., a thing/machine or thimac) to ER entities and relationships; and (c) proposing a high-level integrated, extended ER model that includes structural and time-oriented notions (e.g., events or behavior).

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권9호
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• pp.155-162
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• 2021

The expansion of the world wide web has led to a huge amount of user generated content over different forums and social media platforms, these rich data resources offer the opportunity to reflect, and track changing public sentiments and help to develop proactive reactions strategies for decision and policy makers. Analysis of public emotions and opinions towards events and sentimental trends can help to address unforeseen areas of public concerns. The need of developing systems to analyze these sentiments and the topics behind them has emerged tremendously. While most existing works reported in the literature have been carried out in English, this paper, in contrast, aims to review recent research works in Arabic language in the field of thematic sentiment analysis and which techniques they have utilized to accomplish this task. The findings show that the prevailing techniques in Arabic topic-based sentiment analysis are based on traditional approaches and machine learning methods. In addition, it has been found that considerably limited recent studies have utilized deep learning approaches to build high performance models.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.292-302
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• 2022

The radar tomographic imaging is based on the Radar Cross-Section "RCS" of the materials of a shape under examination and investigation. The RCS varies as the conductivity and permittivity of a target, where the target has a different material profile than other background objects in a scene. In this research paper, we use Hierarchical Performance Modeling "HPM" and a framework developed earlier to determine/spot bottleneck(s) for pattern recognition of materials using a combination of the Single Layer Perceptron (SLP) technique and tomographic images in radar systems. HPM provides mathematical equations which create Objective Functions "OFs" to find an average performance metric such as throughput or response time. Herein, response time is used as the performance metric and during the estimation of it, bottlenecks are found with the help of OFs. The obtained results indicate that processing images consumes around 90% of the execution time.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2021

The article proposes a method of modeling a comprehensive indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of regional management of innovation activity. This will make it possible to assess the effectiveness of personnel, financial and credit and foreign economic activity of the regions from the standpoint of an integrated approach. The modeling technique is proposed to be carried out using the tools of taxonomic analysis and the calculation of a complex indicator of the effectiveness of the innovation activity management.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.77-82
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• 2024

The Smart home energy consumption represents much of the total energy consumed in advanced countries. For this reason, the main objectif of this paper is to study the energy consumption profile by day for each home appliances: controllable appliances for example Washing machine, Tumble dryer and Air conditioning and uncontrollable appliances for example TV, PC, Lighting, Refrigerator and Electric heater. In this paper, we start with presentation of a smart home energy management systems. Next, we present the modeling and simulation of controllable appliances and uncontrollable appliances. Finally, concludes this paper with some prospects. The modeling and the simulation of a Smart home appliances is based on MATLAB/Simulink software.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.180-186
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• 2024

A common language for modelling software requirements and design in recent years is Unified Modeling Language (UML). Essential principles and rules are provided by UML to help visualize and comprehend complex software systems. It has therefore been incorporated into the curriculum for software engineering courses at several institutions all around the world. However, it is commonly recognized that UML is challenging for beginners to understand, mostly owing to its complexity and ill-defined nature. It is unavoidable that we need to comprehend their preferences and issues considerably better than we do presently in order to approach the problem of teaching UML to beginner students in an acceptable manner. This paper offers a hint based approach that can be implemented along with an ordinary lab task. Some keywords are heighted to indicate class diagram component and make students to understand the textual descriptions. The experimental results indicate significant improvement in students learning skills. Furthermore, majority of students also positively responded to the survey conducted in the end experimental study.