Access Model of Web Users Based on Multi-chains Hidden Markov Models

Abstract

How to distinguish abnormal access from normal ones is the key problem in Distribution Denial of service(DDoS) attack detection. This research aims at finding out the major difference between the abnormal access and the normal ones in application layer. To this end, the paper conducts modeling on Web users’ access behaviors based on hidden Markov model(HMM) with multiple chains and puts forward a method to identify abnormal access. Tests on simulation data indicate that this model can undo Web users access to a certain degree and discern the abnormal access well.