Safeguarding Software-Defined Networks: Comprehensive Frameworks and Best Practices for Security Threat Mitigation
Authors: Verma Jyoti , Snehi Manish , Kansa Isha , Kumar Rajiv , Goel Kanu , Singh Ranvijay 
Published: January 2024

The proliferation of IoT devices such as sensors, actuators, sensors, and other endpoints
has resulted in a significant surge in data generation. Ensuring the security and efficiency of data
transmission necessitates the implementation of an internet design that possesses the capability to
scale as required. This study investigates the potential impact of SDN on enhancing the performance
of IoT networks. This study examines the ability to adapt network resources in real-time to
meet the demands of IoT applications. It is imperative to address the security vulnerabilities in the
SDN architecture to ensure secure and reliable network operations. This paper thoroughly examines
the challenges, various security solutions, and recommended practices for effectively protecting
SDN infrastructures. This study comprehensively analyzes the pertinent scholarly works, conducts
a comparative analysis of diverse security approaches, and assesses their respective advantages
and limitations. The need for further investigation into the security aspects of SDN is
also acknowledged. This article highlights the importance of enhancing security practices, implementing
continuous monitoring, and identifying potential threats. Additionally, it presents case
studies that exemplify real-world security challenges associated with SDN. Further, this study incorporates
security solutions into SDN frameworks, emphasizing the significance of meticulous
strategic preparation, comprehensive testing, and ongoing upkeep to ensure seamless interoperability
with current systems. This study is significant as it contributes to the expanding literature on
security in SDN. The comprehensive examination of existing literature, meticulous analysis, thorough
review of security approaches, identification of issues and limitations, and exploration of
potential avenues for future research in this work render it a valuable resource for researchers and
practitioners investigating SDN security. The primary objective of this study is to improve the
reproducibility and pragmatic assessment of security measures in SDN settings. This study provides
comprehensive information on implementation, testbed settings, datasets, and experimental
procedures to promote transparency and repeatability. The study presents findings from extensive
testing and benchmarking, showcasing the effectiveness of security solutions in addressing different
types of threats. The study focuses on achieving a harmonious equilibrium between accuracy
and efficient utilization of resources. The primary objective of this study is to improve the reproducibility
and pragmatic assessment of security measures in SDN settings. This study includes comprehensive
information on implementation, testbed configuration, datasets, and experimental procedures
to promote transparency and reproducibility. The study presents empirical evidence and analysis to
support the effectiveness of security solutions in addressing different types of threats. It specifically
focuses on achieving a trade-off between accuracy and efficient use of resources.