NIMS BENIGN DATASET 2024-2

This dataset presents real-world IoT device traffic captured under a scenario termed "Active," reflecting typical usage patterns encountered by everyday users. Our methodology emphasizes the collection of authentic data, employing rigorous testing and system evaluations to ensure fidelity to real-world conditions while minimizing noise and irrelevant capture.  The dataset comprises of nine popular IoT devices namely Amcrest CameraSmarter CoffeemakerRing DoorbellAmazon EchodotGoogle NestcamGoogle NestminiKasa PowerstripSamsung 32 inch Smart Television (TV)Amazon Smartplug Each device's traffic is stored in individual .pcap files. For our research, we extract flows from these .pcap files using flow analysis tools precisely (Tranalyzer and NFStream). The dataset is organized into device-specific folders, with each containing the "Active" scenario and corresponding .pcap files labeled as active.iteration.pcap within it. Comprehensive details regarding our setup and methodology are provided in our paper, along with a thorough explanation of the dataset's structure in the readme file. Notably, all captured data is benign, devoid of any indications of malware. This dataset serves as a valuable resource for understanding IoT device behavior and network traffic patterns in real-world contexts.