Online applications are invited for the one-week faculty development program (FDP) on the future of AI and ML in cyber security at NIT Patna. The last for registration is September 2, 2023.

About NIT Patna

National Institute of Technology Patna is the 18th National Institute of Technology created by the Ministry of H.R.D. Government of India after rechristening the erstwhile Bihar College of Engineering Patna on 28. 01. 2004. The institute has highly qualified faculty of higher calibre in various disciplines. The institute offers B.Tech, M.Tech & Ph.D. programmes in respective fields of Engineering, Sciences and Technology with well-equipped laboratories. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers B.Tech (CSE), B.Tech (IT), M.Tech (CSE), M.Tech (IT) and PhD programs in various computer science-related subjects.

About ISEA

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved a project entitled ‘Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) Project Phase II’ in 2014 with the objectives of capacity building in Information Security to address human resource requirements in the country, training of Government officials and spreading mass awareness through direct/ indirect mode.

The project aimed at training more than 1.14 lakh persons in various formal/non-formal courses and more than 13,000 Government officials in the area of Information Security, besides spreading mass awareness on Information Security. The project implementation started w.e.f. 1.4.2015, for 5 years, extended up to 30.6.2022.

  • Broadly, the project envisions promoting formal/ non-formal education and training in the area of Information Security aimed at the generation of human resources at various levels and spreading mass awareness of Information Security in the country.
  • Department of Information Technology under the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India started the Information Security Education & Awareness (ISEA) Project. NIT Patna is one of the Participating institutes of the ISEA project.

Course Objective

The “FDP on Future of AI and ML in Cyber Security” aims to illuminate the remarkable benefits that Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) bring to the domain of Cyber Security.

  • This faculty development program (FDP) is carefully crafted to empower participants with the knowledge
    and skills to harness the potential of AI and ML in proactively identifying threats, detecting anomalies,
    and predicting vulnerabilities within complex digital ecosystems.
  • By delving into real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, participants will discover how AI-driven algorithms and ML models enhance the precision, speed, and adaptability of threat detection and response mechanisms.
  • Through this exploration, participants will be poised to optimize cyber defence strategies, fortify digital infrastructures, and contribute meaningfully to a more resilient and secure digital future.

The “FDP on Future of AI and ML in Cyber Security” offers a multitude of benefits to participants, including:

  • In-depth Understanding
  • Practical Skill Development
  • Advanced Skillset
  • Enhanced Threat Detection
  • Predictive Analysis
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Current Industry Trends
  • Contribution to Research

Course Content

  • Machine Learning for hardware systems
  • Machine Learning functional attacks
  • Security issues in hardware IP and countermeasures
  • Hardware Obfuscation
  • Adversarial learning/inputs
  • Remote Attestation
  • Post-Quantum security
  • Machine Learning for IoT Security
  • Efficient Hardware Accelerator for Cryptography • Hardware for Physically Unclonable Function and TRNG

Who can participate?

Faculty members of any department from the autonomous institute, AICTE/UGC affiliated colleges/universities, Research Scholars and participants from the Industry are eligible to participate in this.

Registration Fee

Rs. 150/-

How to Register?

Interested candidates can directly register through this link.

Bank Details

  • Account No.: 50284953105
  • Bank Name: Indian Bank
  • Branch: NIT Patna Branch
  • IFSC Code: IDIB000B810

Deadline

The last for registration is September 2, 2023.

Contact Details

Dr. Kakali Chatterjee: (Email: kakali[at]nitp[dot]ac[dot]in, Mob: +91-8544401016)
Dr . Bhaskar Mondal: (Email: bhaskar[dot]cs[at]nitp[dot]ac[dot]in, Mob: +91-8797877789)

Click here to view the official notification of the FDP on the Future of AI and ML in Cyber Security at NIT Patna.

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