Analysis of Threats to Information Security of Public Authorities Using Neural Networks

Ensuring the information security of public authorities requires the use of specialized tools that take into account various sources of information threats and their constant changes. This study aims to develop a methodology for analyzing these threats using neural networks. The research uses methods such as machine learning and neural network analysis to systematize the data. The authors adapted the Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) architecture and configured the hyperparameters of the neural network to achieve their objectives. The neural network was trained using the Python programming language, and its effectiveness was evaluated using metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score. The results of the study included the development of a method for creating a data set that encompasses assessments of threats to the information security of various public authorities and their sources. Additionally, the study evaluated the effectiveness of neural networks in solving classification problems for public authorities. Finally, the study interpreted the results of neural network analysis to determine the resistance of public authorities against information security threats.

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