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AI-Driven Intrusion Detection Framework for Securing Industrial Internet of Things Environments

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This report documents the complete project lifecycle, spanning theoretical foundations, system analysis and design, implementation details, and empirical evaluation. The outcomes confirm that artificial intelligence techniques can significantly strengthen the security posture of IIoT deployments, offering a scalable and adaptive defense mechanism against evolving cyber threats.

This work was conducted at Arab International University (AIU), Syria. The official website of the university is: https://www.aiu.edu.sy

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