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م2024 برمتبس�

AI and Information Security

Summer Bootcamp 2024

The Data Science Club Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics protect information in an increasingly digital world. To keep
(AIDA) Lab at the College of Computer and Information attendees updated on the latest developments in cryptography,
Sciences, Prince Sultan University, conducted a first-of-its-kind the sessions also included discussions on emerging trends and
AI and Information Security Summer Bootcamp 2024, aimed technologies.
at enhancing the participants' skills and giving them hands-on
experience with up-to-date AI tools. Session 4: Mastering Generative AI with Langchain by Dr. Tariq
The Tech Summer Bootcamp was free of cost for students, faculty Mehmood
and the community. It was an excellent opportunity to learn This session delved into the fundamentals of AI and its role in
new skills, knowledge and explore new career paths in the tech developing scalable models. Key aspects of generative AI, such
industry. Boot camp ran from August 4 to 7, 2024, featuring four as creating new content by learning patterns from existing
sessions, each lasting three hours. data, and its applications in media, entertainment, and product
design were discussed. The architecture of generative models,
Session 1: Introduction to AI and Information Security, Current such as RNNs, transformers, and BERT, was also discussed. The
and Emerging Technologies by Dr. Amjad Rehman open-source Python framework, LangChain, was emphasized for
This session was an introduction to AI Fundamentals where building LLM-powered applications.
basic concepts of AI, including machine learning, deep learning, Attendees were guided through setting up the development
and neural networks were discussed. AI applications in various environment, integrating APIs, and using prompt engineering
industries and the implications of these technologies were techniques. Key components of the LangChain framework, such
demonstrated. Overview of information security principles, as prompt templates, vector stores, indexes, retrievers, and
including confidentiality, integrity, and availability was delivered. agents, were discussed. The bootcamp concluded with a recap of
Discussion on the latest AI tools and platforms were the the setup process, application building, and essential resources
main highlights. Future trends in cybersecurity, like AI-driven for working with generative AI.
security solutions, blockchain for security, were explained.
Overall, objectives and workshops details were shared with the Participants’ Feedback
participants. The attendees of the Tech Summer Bootcamp had a positive and
rewarding experience, according to their reviews and feedback.
Session 2: Practical Training in Unstructured Text Preprocessing Here are some of the comments they shared:
and Sentiment Analysis by Mr. Muhammed Mujahid
This session provided participants with a comprehensive ● “This program has been a fantastic journey, deepening my
understanding of unstructured text preprocessing and sentiment understanding of natural language processing NLP, cryptography
analysis, equipping them with essential skills for natural language with Python and Mastering LangChain, I've gained valuable
processing (NLP). The training covered key techniques such insights and hands-on experience that I’m eager to learn more
as tokenization, stemming, and text normalization, along with about it.” – SE Student
practical application using tools like TextBlob for sentiment
classification. Participants engaged in hands-on projects, working ● “The Tech Summer Bootcamp was an amazing opportunity to
with real-world datasets to solidify their understanding of these network with other tech enthusiasts and professionals. I learned
concepts. a lot from the sessions, especially the one on Cryptography with
The session also guided them in designing a mini app for Python: Securing Data in the Digital Age”– Faculty
sentiment analysis, demonstrating the practical implementation ● “The Tech Summer Bootcamp was a valuable investment for
of their skills. By the end of the bootcamp, attendees were well- me. "The Tech Summer Bootcamp was a valuable investment for
prepared to tackle projects involving unstructured text data, me. The experience provided valuable insights into Generative
including sentiment analysis, customer reviews, topic modeling, AI, Security Applications, Cryptography, NLP, LLMs and their
spam detection, emotion analysis, and chatbot creation. The application in real-world problems. Having been interested in
workshop successfully enhanced their NLP capabilities, enabling this field for some time, this bootcamp served as my first step
them to apply their knowledge effectively in real-world scenarios. into the world of Generative AI and Data Analytics. I’m grateful
to the AIDA Lab team for organizing such a comprehensive and
Session 3: Cryptography with Python: Securing Data in the engaging program.” – CS Intern
Digital Age by Dr. Khalid Haseeb
This session offered valuable insights for Cryptography and ● “I had an amazing experience at the Summer Bootcamp,
Information Security in terms of digital information protections especially during the "Mastering Generative AI with LangChain"
and devices authentication. Attendees acquired a profound session. It was highly interactive and engaging, offering a deep
comprehension of essential cryptographic techniques, such as dive into the fundamentals of generative AI. The practical steps
encryption/decryption algorithms, key management, hashing for API integration and environment setup were incredibly
algorithms and digital signature practices using Python. The valuable, equipping us with the skills to build and deploy AI-
training also emphasized the significance of Python for creating powered applications efficiently.” – CS Student
secure applications and putting cryptographic algorithms into
practice. To effectively incorporate cryptographic solutions into
their projects, participants learned how to use Python libraries
and tools.
The session also addressed contemporary issues in information
security, including safeguarding against cyber-attacks and ensuring
the integrity of data. The practical applications of cryptographic
methods using programming skills were demonstrated through
hands-on exercises, which effectively improved the attendees'
skills in real-world scenarios. The training enhances the abilities
of participants in securing digital communications and protecting
sensitive information effectively over the insecure IT/business
environment. In general, the workshop successfully provided
participants with the knowledge and tools they needed to