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 >

Umer Nauman¹, Yuhong Zhang², Zhihui Li³, Tong Zhen^1,3,*

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.39, No.3, pp. 477-510, 2024, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2024.050726 - 11 July 2024

Abstract Cloud computing has gained significant recognition due to its ability to provide a broad range of online services and applications. Nevertheless, existing commercial cloud computing models demonstrate an appropriate design by concentrating computational assets, such as preservation and server infrastructure, in a limited number of large-scale worldwide data facilities. Optimizing the deployment of virtual machines (VMs) is crucial in this scenario to ensure system dependability, performance, and minimal latency. A significant barrier in the present scenario is the load distribution, particularly when striving for improved energy consumption in a hypothetical grid computing framework. This design… 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 >

Nader Abdel Karim^1,*, Osama A. Khashan^2,*, Waleed K. Abdulraheem³, Moutaz Alazab¹, Hasan Kanaker⁴, Mahmoud E. Farfoura⁵, Mohammad Alshinwan^5,6

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.78, No.2, pp. 2023-2045, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.044304 - 27 February 2024

Abstract As the extensive use of cloud computing raises questions about the security of any personal data stored there, cryptography is being used more frequently as a security tool to protect data confidentiality and privacy in the cloud environment. A hypervisor is a virtualization software used in cloud hosting to divide and allocate resources on various pieces of hardware. The choice of hypervisor can significantly impact the performance of cryptographic operations in the cloud environment. An important issue that must be carefully examined is that no hypervisor is completely superior in terms of performance; Each hypervisor… 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 >

Tahir Alyas¹, Taher M. Ghazal^2,3, Badria Sulaiman Alfurhood⁴, Ghassan F. Issa², Osama Ali Thawabeh⁵, Qaiser Abbas^6,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.2, pp. 4119-4136, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.033916 - 31 March 2023

Abstract Cloud computing makes dynamic resource provisioning more accessible. Monitoring a functioning service is crucial, and changes are made when particular criteria are surpassed. This research explores the decentralized multi-cloud environment for allocating resources and ensuring the Quality of Service (QoS), estimating the required resources, and modifying allotted resources depending on workload and parallelism due to resources. Resource allocation is a complex challenge due to the versatile service providers and resource providers. The engagement of different service and resource providers needs a cooperation strategy for a sustainable quality of service. The objective of a coherent and… More >

Sumbal Zahoor¹, Ishtiaq Ahmad¹, Ateeq Ur Rehman², Elsayed Tag Eldin³, Nivin A. Ghamry⁴, Muhammad Shafiq^5,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.1, pp. 311-329, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.035960 - 06 February 2023

Abstract The development of the Next-Generation Wireless Network (NGWN) is becoming a reality. To conduct specialized processes more, rapid network deployment has become essential. Methodologies like Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Software-Defined Networks (SDN), and cloud computing will be crucial in addressing various challenges that 5G networks will face, particularly adaptability, scalability, and reliability. The motivation behind this work is to confirm the function of virtualization and the capabilities offered by various virtualization platforms, including hypervisors, clouds, and containers, which will serve as a guide to dealing with the stimulating environment of 5G. This is particularly crucial More >

Wenquan Jin¹, Sunhwan Lim², Young-Ho Suh², Chanwon Park², Dohyeun Kim^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.74, No.3, pp. 4983-4999, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.020851 - 28 December 2022

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) inspires industries to deploy a massive number of connected devices to provide smart and ubiquitous services to influence our daily life. Edge computing leverages sufficient computation and storage at the edge of the network to enable deploying complex functions closer to the environment using Internet-connected devices. According to the purpose of the environment including privacy level, domain functionality, network scale and service quality, various environment-specific services can be provided through heterogeneous applications with sensors and actuators based on edge computing. However, for providing user-friendly service scenarios based on the transparent… 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 >