As’ad Mahmoud As’ad Alnaser
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As’ad Mahmoud As’ad Alnaser has a total of 21 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Hazem (Moh’d Said) Hatamleh
Applied Science Department, Al-Balqa Applied University, Ajloun, Jordan
5 shared publications - Ahmed A. M. Sharadqh
Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Al-Balqa Applied University, Amman 11134, Jordan
3 shared publications - Said S. Saloum
Computer Engineering and Networks Department, Jouf University, Sakaka 75471, Saudi Arabia
2 shared publications Ahmed A.M. Sharadqeh
1 shared publication- Ashraf Abdel-Karim Helal Abu-Ein
Al-Balqa Applied University
1 shared publication - Awad Mohamed Ramadan
College of Computer at Al-Gunfudah, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca 24382, Saudi Arabia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 24 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Future Internet
- Vol. 17 (7) , 277
Intelligent Transmission Control Scheme for 5G mmWave Networks Employing Hybrid Beamforming
Hybrid beamforming plays a critical role in evaluating wireless communication technology, particularly for millimeter-wave (mmWave) multiple-input multiple-out (MIMO) communication. Several hybrid beamforming systems are investigated for millimeter-wave multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communication. The deployment of huge grant-free transmission in the millimeter-wave (mmWave) band is required due to the growing demands for spectrum resources in upcoming enormous machine-type communication applications. Ultra-high data speed, reduced latency, and improved connection are all promised by the development of 5G mmWave networks. Yet, due to severe route loss and directional communication requirements, there are substantial obstacles to transmission reliability and energy efficiency. To address this limitation in this research we present an intelligent transmission control scheme tailored to 5G mmWave networks. Transport control protocol (TCP) performance over mmWave links can be enhanced for network protocols by utilizing the mmWave scalable (mmS)-TCP. To ensure that users have the stronger average power, we suggest a novel method called row compression two-stage learning-based accurate multi-path processing network with received signal strength indicator-based association strategy (RCTS-AMP-RSSI-AS) for an estimate of both the direct and indirect channels. To change user scenarios and maintain effective communication constantly, we utilize the innovative method known as multi-user scenario-based MATD3 (Mu-MATD3). To improve performance, we introduce the novel method of “digital and analog beam training with long-short term memory (DAH-BT-LSTM)”. Finally, as optimizing network performance requires bottleneck-aware congestion reduction, the low-latency congestion control schemes (LLCCS) are proposed. The overall proposed method improves the performance of 5G mmWave networks.
- 24 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Future Internet
- Vol. 17 (7) , 277
Open AccessIntelligent Transmission Control Scheme for 5G mmWave Networks Employing Hybrid Beamforming
Hybrid beamforming plays a critical role in evaluating wireless communication technology, particularly for millimeter-wave (mmWave) multiple-input multiple-out (MIMO) communication. Several hybrid beamforming systems are investigated for millimeter-wave multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communication. The deployment of huge grant-free transmission in the millimeter-wave (mmWave) band is required due to the growing demands for spectrum resources in upcoming enormous machine-type communication applications. Ultra-high data speed, reduced latency, and improved connection are all promised by the development of 5G mmWave networks. Yet, due to severe route loss and directional communication requirements, there are substantial obstacles to transmission reliability and energy efficiency. To address this limitation in this research we present an intelligent transmission control scheme tailored to 5G mmWave networks. Transport control protocol (TCP) performance over mmWave links can be enhanced for network protocols by utilizing the mmWave scalable (mmS)-TCP. To ensure that users have the stronger average power, we suggest a novel method called row compression two-stage learning-based accurate multi-path processing network with received signal strength indicator-based association strategy (RCTS-AMP-RSSI-AS) for an estimate of both the direct and indirect channels. To change user scenarios and maintain effective communication constantly, we utilize the innovative method known as multi-user scenario-based MATD3 (Mu-MATD3). To improve performance, we introduce the novel method of “digital and analog beam training with long-short term memory (DAH-BT-LSTM)”. Finally, as optimizing network performance requires bottleneck-aware congestion reduction, the low-latency congestion control schemes (LLCCS) are proposed. The overall proposed method improves the performance of 5G mmWave networks.
- Open Access
- 1 April 2025
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society
- Vol. 6, 2397-2419
Secure Quantum Communication With Multi-Users in Quantum Networks
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and encryption protocols are central to secure user-to-user communication in quantum networks. However, the detection of eavesdropping, security vulnerabilities, and performance degradation at high traffic levels are some of the challenges faced by inefficient multi-user communication. Current approaches do not adequately overcome these challenges. This paper suggests a holistic framework that integrates QKD, classical-quantum multiple access techniques, and advanced security protocols for overcoming these issues. This framework uses the QKD-SCM for communication security across several nodes and makes use of classical-quantum multiple accesses for greater speed and scalability in communication. Security is then further optimized with the MUQQ-ESTMP GHZ based on Multi-User Quantum Protocol, (MUQPQ), where it optimizes queries across several users. Lattice-based cryptography is deployed to protect against quantum computing attacks, and for detecting eavesdropper attacks, the Reverse Reconciliation Algorithm for binary-input additive white Gaussian noise channel (RRA-BIAWGNC) is used. Furthermore, QPQB has been integrated as a searchable symmetric encryption protocol to safeguard the data in cloud storage. The performance of the system has been analyzed with metrics like detection accuracy of eavesdrop attack (97%), communication complexity (95%), effective key rate (590 b/s), communication efficiency (96%), and computational overhead (98%). Simulation has been carried out using ns-3.30.1 and Python. Simulation results indicate a considerable reduction in communication complexity up to 40% and enhanced detection accuracy that surpassed the existing state-of-the-art benchmarks. Through the integration of multiple advanced techniques for security, this research contributes to the development of scalable and quantum communication networks with security.
- 1 April 2025
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society
- Vol. 6, 2397-2419
Open AccessSecure Quantum Communication With Multi-Users in Quantum Networks
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and encryption protocols are central to secure user-to-user communication in quantum networks. However, the detection of eavesdropping, security vulnerabilities, and performance degradation at high traffic levels are some of the challenges faced by inefficient multi-user communication. Current approaches do not adequately overcome these challenges. This paper suggests a holistic framework that integrates QKD, classical-quantum multiple access techniques, and advanced security protocols for overcoming these issues. This framework uses the QKD-SCM for communication security across several nodes and makes use of classical-quantum multiple accesses for greater speed and scalability in communication. Security is then further optimized with the MUQQ-ESTMP GHZ based on Multi-User Quantum Protocol, (MUQPQ), where it optimizes queries across several users. Lattice-based cryptography is deployed to protect against quantum computing attacks, and for detecting eavesdropper attacks, the Reverse Reconciliation Algorithm for binary-input additive white Gaussian noise channel (RRA-BIAWGNC) is used. Furthermore, QPQB has been integrated as a searchable symmetric encryption protocol to safeguard the data in cloud storage. The performance of the system has been analyzed with metrics like detection accuracy of eavesdrop attack (97%), communication complexity (95%), effective key rate (590 b/s), communication efficiency (96%), and computational overhead (98%). Simulation has been carried out using ns-3.30.1 and Python. Simulation results indicate a considerable reduction in communication complexity up to 40% and enhanced detection accuracy that surpassed the existing state-of-the-art benchmarks. Through the integration of multiple advanced techniques for security, this research contributes to the development of scalable and quantum communication networks with security.
- Open Access
- 1 February 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Technologies
- Vol. 13 (2) , 55
PictureGuard: Enhancing Software-Defined Networking–Internet of Things Security with Novel Image-Based Authentication and Artificial Intelligence-Powered Two-Stage Intrusion Detection
Software-defined networking (SDN) represents a transformative approach to network management, enabling the centralized and programmable control of network infrastructure. This paradigm facilitates enhanced scalability, flexibility, and security in managing complex systems. When integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT), SDN addresses critical challenges such as security and efficient network management, positioning the SDN-IoT paradigm as an emerging and impactful technology in modern networking. The rapid proliferation of IoT applications has led to a significant increase in security threats, posing challenges to the safe operation of IoT systems. Consequently, SDN-IoT-based applications and services have been widely adopted to address these issues and challenges. However, this platform faces critical limitations in ensuring scalability, optimizing energy consumption, and addressing persistent security vulnerabilities. To overcome these issues, we proposed a secure SDN-IoT environment for intrusion detection and prevention using virtual blockchain (V-Block). Initially, IoT users are registered and authenticated to the shadow blockchain nodes using a picture-based authentication mechanism. After that, authenticated user flows validation was provided by considering effective metrics utilizing the Trading-based Evolutionary Game Theory (TEGT) approach. Then, we performed a local risk assessment based on evaluated malicious flows severity and then the attack graph was constructed using an Isomorphism-based Graph Neural Network (IGNN) model. Further, multi-controllers were placed optimally using fox optimization algorithm. The generated global paths were securely stored in the virtual blockchain Finally, the two agents in the multi-controllers were responsible for validating and classifying the incoming suspicious flow packets into normal and malicious packets by considering the operative metrics using the Dueling Deep Q Network (DDQN) algorithm. The presented work was conducted by Network Simulator-3.26 and the different performance matrices were used to itemize the suggested V-Block model based on its malicious traffic, attack detection rate, link failure rate, anomaly detection rate, and scalability.
- 1 February 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Technologies
- Vol. 13 (2) , 55
Open AccessPictureGuard: Enhancing Software-Defined Networking–Internet of Things Security with Novel Image-Based Authentication and Artificial Intelligence-Powered Two-Stage Intrusion Detection
Software-defined networking (SDN) represents a transformative approach to network management, enabling the centralized and programmable control of network infrastructure. This paradigm facilitates enhanced scalability, flexibility, and security in managing complex systems. When integrated with the Internet of Things (IoT), SDN addresses critical challenges such as security and efficient network management, positioning the SDN-IoT paradigm as an emerging and impactful technology in modern networking. The rapid proliferation of IoT applications has led to a significant increase in security threats, posing challenges to the safe operation of IoT systems. Consequently, SDN-IoT-based applications and services have been widely adopted to address these issues and challenges. However, this platform faces critical limitations in ensuring scalability, optimizing energy consumption, and addressing persistent security vulnerabilities. To overcome these issues, we proposed a secure SDN-IoT environment for intrusion detection and prevention using virtual blockchain (V-Block). Initially, IoT users are registered and authenticated to the shadow blockchain nodes using a picture-based authentication mechanism. After that, authenticated user flows validation was provided by considering effective metrics utilizing the Trading-based Evolutionary Game Theory (TEGT) approach. Then, we performed a local risk assessment based on evaluated malicious flows severity and then the attack graph was constructed using an Isomorphism-based Graph Neural Network (IGNN) model. Further, multi-controllers were placed optimally using fox optimization algorithm. The generated global paths were securely stored in the virtual blockchain Finally, the two agents in the multi-controllers were responsible for validating and classifying the incoming suspicious flow packets into normal and malicious packets by considering the operative metrics using the Dueling Deep Q Network (DDQN) algorithm. The presented work was conducted by Network Simulator-3.26 and the different performance matrices were used to itemize the suggested V-Block model based on its malicious traffic, attack detection rate, link failure rate, anomaly detection rate, and scalability.
- Open Access
- 23 October 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Future Internet
- Vol. 16 (11) , 386
Optimizing Multi-Tier Scheduling and Secure Routing in Edge-Assisted Software-Defined Wireless Sensor Network Environment Using Moving Target Defense and AI Techniques
Software Defined Wireless Sensor Networks (SDWSN) enable flexibility in Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) environments by defining the controllable functions to WSN nodes by the Software Defined Network (SDN) controller. Due to the rapid evolution of SDWSNs, adverse effects also have occurred in terms of interference, energy consumption, and security issues. Several state-of-the-art works lend their utmost best to the SDWSN environment. However, the complete picture (i.e., relatability and security in SDWSN) poses severe challenges. The state-of-the-art issues is addressed in this research by proposing interference-aware Multi-Tier Scheduling for the SDWSN environment (MTS-SDWSN). First, we perform network construction in which the proposed network is constructed in a 2D hexagonal grid structure to resolve the connectivity issue. Upon constructing the network, the SDWSN nodes are clustered and managed to reduce the energy consumption using the Divide Well To Merge Better (DWTMB) algorithm in which the optimal Cluster Leader (CL) is selected based on adequate constraint. The data from the clustered nodes are sent to the Local Base Station (LBS) via CL in which they are scheduled in multi-tier format to diminish the complexity and interference issues. The first tier involved in scheduling among Cluster Members (CMs) and CL using adequate metrics, whereas the successive tiers (i.e., second and third) involved in scheduling among CLs to LBSs and LBSs to Sink Node (SN) are done using the Non-Cooperative Fuzzy Theory (NCFT) method. Last, the scheduled nodes are routed to appropriate destinations using Secure and Optimal Routing Protocol (SORP). The proposed SORP includes the Alibaba and Forty Thieves (AFT) and Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) algorithms for selecting and ranking the optimal routes. Further, the security of the routes is enabled by adopting trust and Moving Target Defense (MTD) mechanisms. The MTD includes route switching among the SDWSN devices and active switch handling using Cycle Generative Adversarial Networks (CGAN) among the switches. The proposed work is implemented using a NS-3.26 simulation tool, and performance of the proposed model and existing works shows that the proposed work outperforms the existing works.
- 23 October 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Future Internet
- Vol. 16 (11) , 386
Open AccessOptimizing Multi-Tier Scheduling and Secure Routing in Edge-Assisted Software-Defined Wireless Sensor Network Environment Using Moving Target Defense and AI Techniques
Software Defined Wireless Sensor Networks (SDWSN) enable flexibility in Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) environments by defining the controllable functions to WSN nodes by the Software Defined Network (SDN) controller. Due to the rapid evolution of SDWSNs, adverse effects also have occurred in terms of interference, energy consumption, and security issues. Several state-of-the-art works lend their utmost best to the SDWSN environment. However, the complete picture (i.e., relatability and security in SDWSN) poses severe challenges. The state-of-the-art issues is addressed in this research by proposing interference-aware Multi-Tier Scheduling for the SDWSN environment (MTS-SDWSN). First, we perform network construction in which the proposed network is constructed in a 2D hexagonal grid structure to resolve the connectivity issue. Upon constructing the network, the SDWSN nodes are clustered and managed to reduce the energy consumption using the Divide Well To Merge Better (DWTMB) algorithm in which the optimal Cluster Leader (CL) is selected based on adequate constraint. The data from the clustered nodes are sent to the Local Base Station (LBS) via CL in which they are scheduled in multi-tier format to diminish the complexity and interference issues. The first tier involved in scheduling among Cluster Members (CMs) and CL using adequate metrics, whereas the successive tiers (i.e., second and third) involved in scheduling among CLs to LBSs and LBSs to Sink Node (SN) are done using the Non-Cooperative Fuzzy Theory (NCFT) method. Last, the scheduled nodes are routed to appropriate destinations using Secure and Optimal Routing Protocol (SORP). The proposed SORP includes the Alibaba and Forty Thieves (AFT) and Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) algorithms for selecting and ranking the optimal routes. Further, the security of the routes is enabled by adopting trust and Moving Target Defense (MTD) mechanisms. The MTD includes route switching among the SDWSN devices and active switch handling using Cycle Generative Adversarial Networks (CGAN) among the switches. The proposed work is implemented using a NS-3.26 simulation tool, and performance of the proposed model and existing works shows that the proposed work outperforms the existing works.
- Open Access
- 10 March 2023
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Access
- Vol. 11, 27433-27449
Hybrid Chain: Blockchain Enabled Framework for Bi-Level Intrusion Detection and Graph-Based Mitigation for Security Provisioning in Edge Assisted IoT Environment
Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging technology and its applications are flattering amidst many users, as it makes everything easier. As a consequence of its massive growth, security and privacy are becoming crucial issues where the IoT devices are perpetually vulnerable to cyber-attacks. To overcome this issue, intrusion detection and mitigation is accomplished which enhances the security in IoT networks. In this paper, we proposed Blockchain entrenched Bi-level intrusion detection and graph based mitigation framework named as HybridChain-IDS. The proposed work embrace four sequential processes includes time-based authentication, user scheduling and access control, bi-level intrusion detection and attack graph generation. Initially, we perform time-based authentication to authenticate the legitimate users using NIK-512 hashing algorithm, password and registered time are stored in Hybridchain which is an assimilation of blockchain and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) which enhances data privacy and security. After that, we perform user scheduling using Cheetah Optimization Algorithm (COA) which reduces the complexity and then the access control is provided to authorized users by smart contract by considering their trust and permission level. Then, we accomplish bi-level intrusion detection using ResCapsNet which extracts sufficient features and classified effectively. Finally, risk of the attack is evaluated, and then the attacks graphs are generated by employing Enhanced k-nearest neighbor (KNN) algorithm to identify the attack path. Furthermore, the countermeasures are taken based on the attack risk level and the attack graph is stored in Hybridchain for eventual attack prediction. The implementation of this proposed work is directed by network simulator of NS-3.26 and the performance of the proposed HybridChain-IDS is enumerated based on various performance metrics.
- 10 March 2023
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Access
- Vol. 11, 27433-27449
Open AccessHybrid Chain: Blockchain Enabled Framework for Bi-Level Intrusion Detection and Graph-Based Mitigation for Security Provisioning in Edge Assisted IoT Environment
Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging technology and its applications are flattering amidst many users, as it makes everything easier. As a consequence of its massive growth, security and privacy are becoming crucial issues where the IoT devices are perpetually vulnerable to cyber-attacks. To overcome this issue, intrusion detection and mitigation is accomplished which enhances the security in IoT networks. In this paper, we proposed Blockchain entrenched Bi-level intrusion detection and graph based mitigation framework named as HybridChain-IDS. The proposed work embrace four sequential processes includes time-based authentication, user scheduling and access control, bi-level intrusion detection and attack graph generation. Initially, we perform time-based authentication to authenticate the legitimate users using NIK-512 hashing algorithm, password and registered time are stored in Hybridchain which is an assimilation of blockchain and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) which enhances data privacy and security. After that, we perform user scheduling using Cheetah Optimization Algorithm (COA) which reduces the complexity and then the access control is provided to authorized users by smart contract by considering their trust and permission level. Then, we accomplish bi-level intrusion detection using ResCapsNet which extracts sufficient features and classified effectively. Finally, risk of the attack is evaluated, and then the attacks graphs are generated by employing Enhanced k-nearest neighbor (KNN) algorithm to identify the attack path. Furthermore, the countermeasures are taken based on the attack risk level and the attack graph is stored in Hybridchain for eventual attack prediction. The implementation of this proposed work is directed by network simulator of NS-3.26 and the performance of the proposed HybridChain-IDS is enumerated based on various performance metrics.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2021
- Published by The Science and Information Organization in International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications
- Vol. 12 (12)
Modified Method of Traffic Engineering in DCN with a Ramified Topology
This article consider two main local network topologies. Based on the basic DFS protocol, a mathematical model has been developed for a new method of multipath routing and traffic engineering in data centers with a ramified topology. This method was developed with the features and benefits of SDN in mind. Also, the simulation of the developed method was carried out on two local topologies considered earlier.
- 1 January 2021
- Published by The Science and Information Organization in International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications
- Vol. 12 (12)
Open AccessModified Method of Traffic Engineering in DCN with a Ramified Topology
This article consider two main local network topologies. Based on the basic DFS protocol, a mathematical model has been developed for a new method of multipath routing and traffic engineering in data centers with a ramified topology. This method was developed with the features and benefits of SDN in mind. Also, the simulation of the developed method was carried out on two local topologies considered earlier.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2021
- Published by The Science and Information Organization in International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications
- Vol. 12 (4)
Novel Properties for Total Strong - Weak Domination Over Bipolar Intuitionistic Fuzzy Graphs
Through this research study, we introduced and discussed total strong (weak) domination concept of bipolar intuitionistic fuzzy graphs and in define strong domination bipolar intuitionistic fuzzy graph also strong domination. Theorems, examples and some properties of these concept are discussed.
- 1 January 2021
- Published by The Science and Information Organization in International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications
- Vol. 12 (4)
Open AccessNovel Properties for Total Strong - Weak Domination Over Bipolar Intuitionistic Fuzzy Graphs
Through this research study, we introduced and discussed total strong (weak) domination concept of bipolar intuitionistic fuzzy graphs and in define strong domination bipolar intuitionistic fuzzy graph also strong domination. Theorems, examples and some properties of these concept are discussed.
- Open Access
- 30 June 2018
- Published by Pushpa Publishing House in Advances in Computer Science and Engineering
- Vol. 17 (1) , 11-17
A METHOD OF MULTIPATH ROUTING IN SDN NETWORKS
- 30 June 2018
- Published by Pushpa Publishing House in Advances in Computer Science and Engineering
- Vol. 17 (1) , 11-17
Open AccessA METHOD OF MULTIPATH ROUTING IN SDN NETWORKS
- Open Access
- 1 January 2017
- Published by Universitatea Stefan cel Mare din Suceava in Journal of Applied Computer Science & Mathematics
- Vol. 11 (1) , 9-12
A Method of Forming the Optimal Set of Disjoint Path in Computer Networks
Journal of Applied Computer Science &l Mathematics - A full open access journal on applied computer science and mathematics JACSM
- 1 January 2017
- Published by Universitatea Stefan cel Mare din Suceava in Journal of Applied Computer Science & Mathematics
- Vol. 11 (1) , 9-12
Open AccessA Method of Forming the Optimal Set of Disjoint Path in Computer Networks
Journal of Applied Computer Science &l Mathematics - A full open access journal on applied computer science and mathematics JACSM