Dissertation LaTeX Report

This repository hosts the LaTeX source files for my dissertation, "Transferability and Explainability of Machine Learning Models for Network Intrusion Detection" submitted for the 3rd-year project module (6CCS3PRJ) at King's College London.

The provided LaTeX template from King's College London organizes the document into several sections per the institution's submission guidelines.

Dissertation Outline

The LaTeX template divides the dissertation into the following sections:

• Title Page
• Abstract
• Originality Avowal
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Background
• Review of Relevant Work
• Specifications/Design
• Implementation
• Evaluation
• Considerations on Legal/Social/Ethical/Professional Issues
• Conclusion and Future Directions
• References

Each section elaborates on different dimensions of the project, from the initial concept to future directions.

Full Report PDF

The file main.pdf in this repository contains the complete dissertation report as submitted. You do not need to compile the LaTeX files unless you wish to make changes to the document.

Code Repository

Visit the GitHub repository: Code-NIDS-ML-KCL for the code and examples used in the dissertation. This repository includes scripts and Jupyter notebooks for the experiments and analysis presented.

Getting Started with Overleaf

Overleaf, a cloud-based LaTeX editor, simplifies document management and compilation. Below are instructions for setting up this project in Overleaf:

Initial Setup in Overleaf

1. Create an Overleaf Account: Register for free at Overleaf.

2. Start a New Project:

   • Log in and select New Project from the dashboard.
   • Choose Upload Project from the options.

3. Upload the Repository:

   • Download the repository as a ZIP file.
   • Upload it to Overleaf to set up your project.

4. Compile the Document:

   • Open the project and select Recompile to generate the PDF.

Editing and Collaborative Features

• Editing: Overleaf offers a real-time preview feature for immediate feedback while editing.
• Collaboration: Use the Share button to send the project link to peers or advisors.

Local LaTeX Setup

For offline work, LaTeX can be installed locally. Guides for installing LaTeX distributions (TeX Live, MiKTeX, MacTeX) and editors are available on their websites.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have queries regarding the LaTeX template, please open an issue in this repository.