Transforming Cybersecurity with Machine Learning

by Kutub Thakur, Al-Sakib Khan Pathan

Overview

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the dynamic intersection between machine learning (ML) and cybersecurity, offering a detailed analysis of how these technologies are reshaping the security landscape. It tracks the significant progress of machine learning in the context of cybersecurity, providing insights into the latest advancements, emerging trends, and the challenges ahead. Crafted with a discerning audience in mind, this book is a valuable resource for academic researchers, industry practitioners, and students alike. It is particularly suitable for those interested in understanding the transformative role ML plays in modern cybersecurity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781041171676
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	12/26/2025
Pages:	269
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kutub Thakur, PhD, is a distinguished cybersecurity expert, educator, and researcher with extensive experience across both public and private sectors, including the United Nations, major financial institutions, utility companies, and academic institutions. He earned a PhD in computer science with a specialization in cybersecurity at Pace University in New York, an MS in electrical and computer control systems engineering at the University of Wisconsin, and a BS in computer systems technology at the City University of New York.

Al-Sakib Khan Pathan, PhD, is a professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the United International University (UIU), Bangladesh. He earned a PhD in computer engineering in 2009 at Kyung Hee University, South Korea, and a BSc in computer science and information technology at the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh, in 2003. He has served as chair and a member at numerous top-ranked international conferences. He is currently the editor-in-chief of two journals: International Journal of Computers and Applications and Journal of Cyber Security Technology. Dr. Pathan has also edited or authored 36 books. He is a senior member of the IEEE.

Table of Contents

1. An overview of the machine learning role in cybersecurity transformation. 2. Machine learning (ML). 3. Understanding data, datasets, and training for ML. 4. Building training and testing datasets. 5. Data analytics. 6. Deep learning and neural networks. 7. Modern cybersecurity tools. 8. Machine learning in cybersecurity. 9. ML-powered top platforms.