Hybrid Machine Learning Approach for Enhanced Vulnerability Detection in Cloud Environments Using NIST and MITRE Frameworks
NW Chanaka Lasantha, MWP Maduranga, Ruvan Abeysekara, Valmik Tilwari, Nilotpal Chakraborty, Debashree Sharma · 2025
Cloud security is challenged by constant adaptive cyber threats and traditional detection methods lack real time adaptability. In this paper, we propose a new hybrid ML approach stitching data from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and MITRE Adversarial Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK) databases together. In contrast to existing methods, this framework combines, in unique and unprecedented fashion, ensemble ML models and Realtime data processing for increased detection accuracy and reduced false positives. This approach addresses specific challenges in the cloud environments and by leveraging standardised frameworks, it offers actionable audiences for efficient and effective vulnerability management process. The framework is validated by the experimental results which prove its robustness to evolution of the cybersecurity demands.