A survey of network flow applications

It has been over 16 years since Cisco's NetFlow was patented in 1996. Extensive research has been conducted since then and many applications have been developed. In this survey, we have reviewed an extensive number of studies with emphasis on network flow applications. First, we provide a brief...

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Published in:Journal of network and computer applications 2013-03, Vol.36 (2), p.567-581
Main Authors: Li, Bingdong, Springer, Jeff, Bebis, George, Hadi Gunes, Mehmet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Artificial intelligence
Computer science
control theory
systems
Exact sciences and technology
Information systems. Data bases
Machine learning
Memory and file management (including protection and security)
Memory organisation. Data processing
NetFlow
Network security
Network traffic analysis
sFlow
Software
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Summary:It has been over 16 years since Cisco's NetFlow was patented in 1996. Extensive research has been conducted since then and many applications have been developed. In this survey, we have reviewed an extensive number of studies with emphasis on network flow applications. First, we provide a brief introduction to sFlow, NetFlow and network traffic analysis. Then, we review the state of the art in the field by presenting the main perspectives and methodologies. Our analysis has revealed that network security has been an important research topic since the beginning. Advanced methodologies, such as machine learning, have been very promising. We provide a critique of the studies surveyed about datasets, perspectives, methodologies, challenges, future directions and ideas for potential integration with other Information Technology infrastructure and methods. Finally, we concluded this survey.
ISSN:1084-8045
1095-8592
DOI:10.1016/j.jnca.2012.12.020