Ana Hermosilla^1,2,*, Jorge Gallego-Madrid¹, Pedro Martinez-Julia³, Jordi Ortiz⁴, Ved P. Kafle³, Antonio Skarmeta^1,2

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.141, No.2, pp. 1447-1471, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.053379 - 27 September 2024

Abstract As 5th Generation (5G) and Beyond 5G (B5G) networks become increasingly prevalent, ensuring not only network security but also the security and reliability of the applications, the so-called network applications, becomes of paramount importance. This paper introduces a novel integrated model architecture, combining a network application validation framework with an AI-driven reactive system to enhance security in real-time. The proposed model leverages machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to dynamically monitor and respond to security threats, effectively mitigating potential risks before they impact the network infrastructure. This dual approach not only validates the functionality… More >

Wanwei Huang^1,*, Qiancheng Zhang¹, Tao Liu², Yaoli Xu¹, Dalei Zhang³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 4875-4893, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055622 - 12 September 2024

Abstract Aiming at the rapid growth of network services, which leads to the problems of long service request processing time and high deployment cost in the deployment of network function virtualization service function chain (SFC) under 5G networks, this paper proposes a multi-agent deep deterministic policy gradient optimization algorithm for SFC deployment (MADDPG-SD). Initially, an optimization model is devised to enhance the request acceptance rate, minimizing the latency and deploying the cost SFC is constructed for the network resource-constrained case. Subsequently, we model the dynamic problem as a Markov decision process (MDP), facilitating adaptation to the… More >

Nasser Alshammari¹, Shumaila Shahzadi², Saad Awadh Alanazi^1,*, Shahid Naseem³, Muhammad Anwar³, Madallah Alruwaili⁴, Muhammad Rizwan Abid⁵, Omar Alruwaili⁴, Ahmed Alsayat¹, Fahad Ahmad^6,7

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.48, No.2, pp. 363-394, 2024, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.040721 - 19 March 2024

Abstract Software Defined Network (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technology promote several benefits to network operators, including reduced maintenance costs, increased network operational performance, simplified network lifecycle, and policies management. Network vulnerabilities try to modify services provided by Network Function Virtualization MANagement and Orchestration (NFV MANO), and malicious attacks in different scenarios disrupt the NFV Orchestrator (NFVO) and Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM) lifecycle management related to network services or individual Virtualized Network Function (VNF). This paper proposes an anomaly detection mechanism that monitors threats in NFV MANO and manages promptly and adaptively to implement and… More >

Chumei Wen¹, Delu Zeng^2,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.2, pp. 1617-1636, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.029864 - 17 November 2023

Abstract With the rapid development of Network Function Virtualization (NFV), the problem of low resource utilization in traditional data centers is gradually being addressed. However, existing research does not optimize both local and global allocation of resources in data centers. Hence, we propose an adaptive hybrid optimization strategy that combines dynamic programming and neural networks to improve resource utilization and service quality in data centers. Our approach encompasses a service function chain simulation generator, a parallel architecture service system, a dynamic programming strategy for maximizing the utilization of local server resources, a neural network for predicting More >

Zhihao Zeng^*, Zixiang Xia, Xiaoning Zhang, Yexiao He

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.134, No.3, pp. 1791-1814, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2022.021648 - 20 September 2022

Abstract The development of Fifth-Generation (5G) mobile communication technology has remarkably promoted the spread of the Internet of Things (IoT) applications. As a promising paradigm for IoT, edge computing can process the amount of data generated by mobile intelligent devices in less time response. Network Function Virtualization (NFV) that decouples network functions from dedicated hardware is an important architecture to implement edge computing, deploying heterogeneous Virtual Network Functions (VNF) (such as computer vision, natural language processing, intelligent control, etc.) on the edge service nodes. With the NFV MANO (Management and Orchestration) framework, a Service Function Chain… More >

D. Jeyakumar^*, C. Rajabhushanam

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.43, No.3, pp. 1131-1144, 2022, DOI:10.32604/csse.2022.022480 - 09 May 2022

Abstract In this,communication world, the Network Function Virtualization concept is utilized for many businesses, small services to virtualize the network node function and to build a block that may connect the chain, communication services. Mainly, Virtualized Network Function Forwarding Graph (VNF-FG) has been used to define the connection between the VNF and to give the best end-to-end services. In the existing method, VNF mapping and backup VNF were proposed but there was no profit and reliability improvement of the backup and mapping of the primary VNF. As a consequence, this paper offers a Hybrid Hexagon-Cost Efficient… More >

Nadia Tabassum¹, Tahir Alyas², Muhammad Hamid^3,*, Muhammad Saleem⁴, Saadia Malik⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.1, pp. 1573-1584, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.019389 - 07 September 2021

Abstract Cloud computing is an emerging domain that is capturing global users from all walks of life—the corporate sector, government sector, and social arena as well. Various cloud providers have offered multiple services and facilities to this audience and the number of providers is increasing very swiftly. This enormous pace is generating the requirement of a comprehensive ecosystem that shall provide a seamless and customized user environment not only to enhance the user experience but also to improve security, availability, accessibility, and latency. Emerging technology is providing robust solutions to many of our problems, the cloud… More >

Shumaila Shahzadi¹, Fahad Ahmad^1,*, Asma Basharat¹, Madallah Alruwaili², Saad Alanazi², Mamoona Humayun², Muhammad Rizwan¹, Shahid Naseem³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.66, No.3, pp. 2723-2749, 2021, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2021.014594 - 28 December 2020

Abstract With the rising demand for data access, network service providers face the challenge of growing their capital and operating costs while at the same time enhancing network capacity and meeting the increased demand for access. To increase efficacy of Software Defined Network (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) framework, we need to eradicate network security configuration errors that may create vulnerabilities to affect overall efficiency, reduce network performance, and increase maintenance cost. The existing frameworks lack in security, and computer systems face few abnormalities, which prompts the need for different recognition and mitigation methods to… More >