Secure communication routing and attack detection in UAV networks using Gannet Walruses optimization algorithm and Sheppard Convolutional Spinal Network

Unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) are high-speed moving machines that attained rapid growth in various activities and are considered an integral component in the Satellite-Air -Ground-Sea (SAGS) incorporated network. However, UAVs are affected by communication delays and malicious attacks. Therefore, an adequate and secure communication routing and attack detection model is necessary for UAV communication networks. This research described a novel approach for initiating secure communication in UAV networks namely Gannet Walruses Optimization Algorithm + Sheppard Convolutional Spinal Network (GWOA + ShCSpinalNet). Initially, the UAV network is simulated, and the data packets are transmitted among the nodes using optimal routing paths. An optimal routing path is computed using the Gannet Walruses Optimization Algorithm (GWOA) by considering some multi-objective functions through the Deep Recurrent Neural Network (DRNN). The developed GWAO integrates Gannet Optimization (GOA) and Walruses Optimization (WaOA). The data communication is done through monitoring agents. The newly devised Sheppard Convolutional Spinal Network (ShCSpinalNet) is utilized as a decision-making agent for malicious attack detection. The attributes considered for decision-making are round trip time, packet delivery ratio, the strength of the signal, the size of the packet, and the number of incoming packets. Once the SpinalNet categorizes the normal and attacked nodes the defense agent is implemented for attack migration. The ShCSpinalNet is devised by the combination of the Sheppard Convolutional Neural Network and Spinal Network. The GWOA + ShCSpinalNet accomplishes a diminished delay of 0.614 s, an increased detection rate of 0.930%, an energy of 0.439 J, and a Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR) of 0.749.