ELLIS MeetUp Nijmegen - May 2024

Dear All,

Dive into AI and Cryptology at our upcoming AI/ML Meetup in Nijmegen. Join us for a session to cover discussing several applications of AI in cryptology.

These ELLIS MeetUps are designed to provide a platform for discussing the latest advancements in the AI and Machine Learning, bringing together enthusiasts not only within Nijmegen, Radboud University but also beyond to The Netherlands and EU ELLIS related organizations.

This Month:
Time: 1st May 2024, 16:00-17:00,
Location: Erasmus Building, 18th floor, Room 18.02A/18.03,
Erasmusplein 1, 6525 HT Nijmegen
Speaker: Dr Stjepan Picek

Title: "AI and Cryptology: Promises and Pitfalls"
Abstract:
Artificial intelligence (AI) has undergone tremendous development in recent years, leading to more robust algorithms, better solutions, and new applications. One area where AI has made a significant impact is cybersecurity. While AI-driven cybersecurity has been an active research topic for more than 20 years, new applications in cryptology have been developed in recent years.
In the first part of the talk, we will briefly cover several applications of AI in cryptology. We will cover basic concepts and also address the state-of-the-art.

In the second part of the talk, we will concentrate on deep learning-based side-channel analysis. Side-channel attacks are powerful attacks based on the information obtained from the implementation of cryptographic devices. The most explored profiling attacks in the last few years are based on deep learning techniques. Such attacks are very powerful, as they can break targets protected with countermeasures. They are also "easier" to deploy as they do not require pre-processing and/or feature selection.
We will discuss the developments in the last five years and present some open challenges.

Link to join online if it is not possible for you to attend in person.

Kindest Regards,

ELLIS Nijmegen & Radboud AI Coordinators