Global network modelling based on mininet approach

Abstract

The problem of the Global network operation analysis has a variety of applications. In this paper we show an approach to this problem on example of malware propagation in the Global networks (Wide Area Network). It is very important to be able to make accurate prediction of the consequences of such propagation. This paper introduces a new approach to malware propagation prediction based on the ideas presented by Mininet network rapid prototyping approach. The major barriers to use simulation techniques for malware propagation analysis are enormous network size and low level granularity in protocol data unit processing. Mininet cannot be used for this purpose too because of its low level scalability. In this paper, we propose a new system called Mininet CE (Cluster Edition) which is based on the ideas of existent Mininet. Mininet CE offers the solution of the Global network functionality analysis problems. In this paper, we focus on propagation analysis of a malware as network worm. The experiments with the worm Sasser demonstrate the ability of Mininet CE to be useful tool for worm propagation analysis in the Global network. © 2013 ACM.