A survey on encrypted traffic classification

Abstract

With the widespread use of encryption techniques in network applications, encrypted network traffic has recently become a great challenge for network management. Studies on encrypted traffic classification not only help to improve the network service quality, but also assist in enhancing network security. In this paper, we first introduce the basic information of encrypted traffic classification, emphasizing the influences of encryption on current classification methodology. Then, we summarize the challenges and recent advances in encrypted traffic classification research. Finally, the paper is ended with some conclusions.