Online Course on Data Security & Privacy by SVNIT, Surat

Last Date to Apply

October 19, 2020.

The Department of Computer Engineering, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), TEQIP-III Sponsored One Week Online Short Term Training Program (STTP) On Data Security and Privacy from October 26 to 30, 2020.

Program Objectives

One of the most prominent ones is security and privacy. The term “security” now not only applies to the security of “information”, but it applies to the security of humans (e.g., to protect from malicious behavior of smart healthcare), cyber-physical systems, networks, etc. from adversaries.

The program is aimed to assist participants from academia and industry as well as PG/ Ph.D. students about emerging research topics in the area of security and privacy, covering topics from modern cryptography, information security, network security, privacy/ anonymity, and applications in the areas such as Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Blockchain Technology. The STTP also includes hands-on sessions on topics related to data security and privacy.

Topics

The indicative pools of topics to be covered are as follows but are not limited to:

Introduction to various cryptosystems
Security and privacy in online social networks
Privacy in Location-based services
Big data privacy, Anonymization Algorithms
IoT security protocols
Searchable Encryption
Security & Privacy in Context-Aware Computing
Access Control Models, Key Derivation Functions (KDF), White-box Cryptography
Network Security
Security and Privacy of Blockchain
Machine learning algorithms for security and privacy

Who can Attend?

UG, PG students, can attend. Seats are limited to 35-40 participants. So, the selection will be as per the eligibility, and on a First Come First Serve basis. E-certificate will be awarded to the participant who attends all the sessions and successfully completes the course. Looking at the academic activities across the various institutions, the STTP Online sessions will be arranged in the afternoon.

Speakers

Eminent speakers are from various prestigious institutions such as IIT, NIT, research organizations, industries as well as faculties from host institutions.

Registration Fees

Academicians/ Scientist/ Researchers: Rs. 600/-
Students: UG/ PG/ Ph.D.: Rs. 300/-
Industry Person/ Engineers: Rs. 5000/-

The non-refundable registration fee should be paid online through net banking to “Director SVNIT TEQIP IRG” A/C No: 0277101028663, Canara Bank, Nanpura Branch Surat, IFSC: CNRB0000277. While paying through the net banking, in remarks the purpose is to be written as “DSP 2020 Registration Fee”. (kindly save the receipt or take a screenshot of the payment). UG/ PG/ Research scholars have to attach a bonafide certificate or photocopy of their valid identity card along with registration form.