Program Overview

Secure and Sustainable Computing

The Secure and Sustainable Computing program is designed to address the growing need for secure and sustainable computing systems. With the increasing demand for artificial intelligence applications, the number of computing and electronic systems is rising exponentially, resulting in a significant carbon footprint. This program aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to design and optimize computing systems for security, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

Program Overview

The program will cover the fundamentals of secure and sustainable computing, including system design trends, tools, and techniques. Participants will learn about the importance of secure and sustainable computing, current challenges, and potential solutions. The program will also provide directions for future research and development based on emerging trends.

Faculty

The program faculty includes:

• Dr. Amit Singh, University of Essex, UK, with research interests in design and optimization of systems for security, sustainability, energy-efficiency, and high-performance.
• Dr. John Jose, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, with research interests in multicore computer architectures and secure system on chip design techniques.
• Dr. Moumita Patra, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, with research interests in vehicular communication and wireless network security.

Course Layout

The program will consist of lectures and tutorials, with the following course layout: | Day | Lecture | Lecture Name | | --- | --- | --- | | Day 1, 25 August 2025 | Lecture 1 | Introduction to Secure Computing and Introduction to Sustainable Computing | | Day 1, 25 August 2025 | Lecture 2 | System Design Considerations and System Operation Considerations | | Day 1, 25 August 2025 | Lecture 3 | Computing Systems of Various Scales, Design Challenges | | Day 2, 26 August 2025 | Lecture 4 | System Design Methodologies for Digital Security (1) | | Day 2, 26 August 2025 | Lecture 5 | System Design Methodologies for Digital Security (2) | | Day 2, 26 August 2025 | Lecture 6 | Analysing Design Methodology Choices, Security Considerations, Best Security Identification | | Day 2, 26 August 2025 | Lecture 7 | System Design Methodologies for Sustainability | | Day 3, 27 August 2025 | Lecture 8 | Analysing Sustainability Methodology Choices, Sustainability Considerations, Best Sustainability Practices | | Day 3, 27 August 2025 | Lecture 9 | Digital Security vs. Sustainability, Joint Digital Security and Sustainability Considerations | | Day 3, 27 August 2025 | Lecture 10 | Emerging System Design Paradigms, Future Trends | | Day 4, 28 August 2025 | Lecture 11 | Security of Embedded Edge Devices | | Day 4, 28 August 2025 | Lecture 12 | Communication Security, Detection, and possible Mitigation Strategies | | Day 5, 29 August 2025 | Exam | 2 hrs [10am-12pm] |

Target Audience

The program is designed for:

• Individuals interested in the security of computing systems
• Individuals interested in sustainable computing
• Individuals interested in designing or optimizing systems for security and/or sustainability
• Students, faculty, researchers, scientists, or engineers interested in learning about digital security and/or sustainability technologies for computing/electronic systems of various scales

Course Fees

The course fees are as follows:

• Participants from abroad: US $500
• Industry/Research Organizations: Rs. 20000/-(Including GST)
• Academic Institutions: Rs. 10,000/- (Including GST)
• Indian students: Rs. 1,000/- (Including GST) The fees include all instructional materials, computer use for tutorials, and 24-hr free internet facility during the course. Accommodation is available for an additional payment.