Project: Research and development of advanced artificial intelligence solutions for the detection of cyber threats and defense against sophisticated attacks

The project Research and Development of Advanced Artificial Intelligence Solutions for the Detection of Cyber Threats and Defense against Sophisticated Attacks addresses the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, for which traditional signature-based security solutions are becoming insufficient. Attackers are increasingly employing a combination of automated techniques, artificial intelligence, and behavioral manipulation, necessitating a shift from reactive approaches toward predictive and adaptive detection models.

The main objective of the project is to investigate methods, approaches, and tools for the effective detection of advanced cyberattacks employing specific adversarial tactics, such as exploitation, lateral movement, and privilege escalation, in accordance with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Particular emphasis is placed on the analysis of techniques, sub-techniques, and procedures (TTPs), the identification of their distinguishing characteristics, and the discovery of limitations in existing detection approaches.

The project also focuses on the behavioral analysis of attacks, the identification of Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Indicators of Behavior (IoBs), as well as the design of advanced models utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence for anomaly detection across different stages of cyberattacks. The proposed solution includes the optimization of detection accuracy and efficiency, together with validation under realistic conditions through the simulation of cyberattacks.

The project contributes to strengthening the resilience of digital infrastructure, supporting the development of domestic research capacities, facilitating knowledge transfer between academia and industry, and enhancing Slovakia’s cyber resilience within the broader European context.

The main project outputs include a research report on cyberattack tactics and techniques, a simulation platform for threat analysis and detection, advanced machine learning and statistical lear

Co-financed by the European Union through the Slovakia Programme under project No. NFP401101C360: Research and development of advanced artificial intelligence solutions for the detection of cyber threats and defense against sophisticated attacks.