Network traffic classification for data fusion: A survey

Jingjing Zhao, Xuyang Jing, Zheng Yan, Witold Pedrycz

Abstract: Highlights•Comprehensive evaluation criteria to assess classification methods.•A thorough review on traffic classification methods.•A discussion on advantages and disadvantages of classification methods.•An analysis on classification granularity by dividing it into four levels.•Exploration of open issues and future research directions.