Applications of swarm intelligence algorithms countering the cyber threats

In recent years, swarm intelligence in particular, and bio-inspired computing, in general, have successfully utilized in a number of majors from science, engineering to industry. Therefore, it is logical to investigate how such techniques might contribute in the field of cybersecurity. This paper covers swarm-based intelligence techniques for enhancing cybersecurity as well as replenish the literature with fresh reviews on swarm-based methods. Furthermore, challenges and possible future directions when applying swam-based methods in the field of cybersecurity are also discussed, which will offer useful insights for researchers and practitioners.