System and method for target behavior discovery and detection

Abstract

Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for detecting a target behavior are disclosed. A processor implements a machine learning cadence model that implements an algorithm to obtain, on a per session basis, cadence data that indicates average time between each call and a standard deviation of times across each call across all active sessions of a desired target. The processor compares the cadence data to predefined background cadence data to identify whether the desired target is a new threat target or a background traffic; generates an internet protocol (IP) address of the new threat target; inputs the IP address of the new threat target into a machine learning behavior model that implements an algorithm to generate a fingerprint of all known places that the new threat target is operating; and applies a mitigation algorithm to all active sessions of the new threat target.