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Table 4 The notations used in mathematical models

From: Detecting Denial of Service attacks using machine learning algorithms

Notation

Descriptions

PBC

Depletion/consumption of bandwidth probability

βab

Attacking clients' bandwidth consumption

βlb

Consumption of bandwidth by genuine clients

βTotal

Depletion/consumption of total bandwidth

TPA

In relation to bandwidth, the attacker’s packet size that is transferred

TPLB

In relation to bandwidth, the legitimates packet size that is transferred

IAB

The assaulting clients' inter-arrival rate

ILB

The legitimates clients' inter-arrival rate

C

Number of open channels or bandwidth that isn't being utilised