IEEE Lebanon Section

Software systems and applications are designed with many configuration parameters that contribute to various functionalities such as architecture, virtualization, performance, security, privacy, and system interactions. However, software misconfiguration can result in system vulnerabilities and susceptibility to security attacks. The Open Web Application Security Project, a nonprofit foundation, considers security misconfiguration as one of the top risks to cybersecurity. One of the major challenges such software systems face is they are generally built to operate with relatively static configurations over extended periods. This static approach can result in system vulnerabilities that may be exploited by adversaries during the reconnaissance stage, increasing the likelihood of successful attacks. In this talk, Dr. Shuvalaxmi will address the above cybersecurity challenge by applying Machine Learning algorithms to enhance the security and robustness of software systems. She will present a “Reinforcement Learning-based Game Model” to automate the dynamic Moving Target Defense (MTD) strategy for safeguarding vulnerable software from adversarial attacks. Finally, she will conclude her talk with exciting future directions in the field of AI and evolutionary algorithms in cybersecurity. Co-sponsored by: LaRRIS (Laboratoire de Recherche en Réseaux, Informatique et Sécurité) Faculty of Sciences Lebanese Univesity Speaker(s): , Dr. Shuvalaxmi Dass Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364473

The IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter Executive Committee meeting is scheduled on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 4:00 pm. It will take place at the Antonine University (UA), Baabda Campus. Co-sponsored by: Antonine University Agenda: Agenda: 1- Welcome/Intros 2- Evaluation of the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter 2023 Workshop Series: "Getting Into Raspberry Pi" that was held on Saturday June 24, 2023 at the Antonine University, Baabda - Lebanon. The workshop was organized in collaboration with Antonine University SB, CoderMaker and Antonine University, where 40 students from different universities took part in the workshop and the competition. 3- Evaluation of the IEEE ComSoc Lebanon Chapter 2023 Lecture Series: "Achieving Configuration Security through Moving Target Defense" that was held on Monday June 26, 2023 online. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Lebanese University, Faculty of Sciences SB (STB64288). 4- Next IEEE ComSoc Lebanon 2023 Lecture Series (TBD). 5- Next IEEE ComSoc Lebanon 2023 Workshop Series (TBD). 6- IEEE ComSoc Lebanon 2023 Social Event Series (TBA). 7- Transporation support (TBA). 8- IEEE Lebanon ComSoc Student Branches. 9- MENACOMM'24. 10- IMCET'23. 11- Other points. Antonine University, Baabda campus, Baabda, Lebanon, Lebanon

The 4th meeting of the IEEE Lebanon Section Executive Committee is scheduled on Wednesday July 12, 2023, at 5:00 pm. It will take place online. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzJmMzdlNmMtZjg1Ni00ZDQ1LTg2YTItZjExNGFkYWZhNDJl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%222ad96934-43e5-41c2-9761-f335fe214cc3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223e7568a4-69ec-4053-ad75-26343d0761ad%22%7d Agenda: Time Tentative duration Agenda item 5:00-5:05 pm 5 minutes 01. Roll call (M. Awad) 5:05-5:10 pm 5 minutes 02. Agenda Adoption (H. Kanaan) 5:10-6:10 pm 60 minutes 03. Chair report & motions (H. Kanaan) 6:10-6:30 pm 20 minutes 04. Industry relations officer report & motions (N. Ajam) 6:30-6:45 pm 15 minutes Break 6:45-7:05 pm 20 minutes 05. Awards coordinator report & motions (M. Khalil) 7:05-7:25 pm 20 minutes 06. Student activities officer report & motions (C. Ghanem) 7:25-7:45 pm 20 minutes 07. Multimedia coordinator report & motions (M. Kassab) 7:45-7:55 pm 10 minutes 08. Other business 7:55-8:00 pm 5 minutes 09. Closing remarks & Adjourn Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/365829