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Mapping Virtual Traffic in Real Space

and Time

Ryan MullinsCaroline Ziemkiewicz

Adam Fouse

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The Problem

§ Computer networks are everywhere… and vulnerable– Sony Hack– OPM Breach– DNC Hack

§ Different threats effecting information– Confidentiality: data exfiltration– Integrity: man-in-the-middle– Availability: denial of service

§ Real-time defense is possible– Adapt to availability threats– Lack decision support systems enabling response

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The Goal

Help network defenders see where, how, and why networks are being effected

Needs

o Where are network nodes? o How are nodes connected?o How far apart are nodes?o Which nodes are impacted?o How are nodes impacted?

Challenges

o Lots of nodeso Lots of connections

o Sub-networkso Routing possibilities

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Click to edit Master title styleThe Inspiration

http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2007/03/17/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/20070318_TRAIN_GRAPHIC.html

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The Creation

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§ Good– Salient representation of

logical structure– Persistent picture as

nodes “change”– Deterministic layout

§ Not-so-good– Logical >> Spatial– Overt bearing info is

irrelevant– Needs more spatial

context (i.e., terrain)– Multi-path representation– Sub-network exploration

The Feedback

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Ryan Mullins | Research EngineerLead, Interactive Intelligent Systemsrmullins@aptima.comDirect: 781-496-2452

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The research reported in this presentation was performed in connection with contract #FA8750-15-C-0210 with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. The views and conclusions contained in this presentation are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as presenting the official policies or position, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory or the U.S. Government unless so designated by other authorized documents.