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MIT Cybersecurity in a Glance: Memory sharing and IDSs



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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted an event called "MIT Cybersecurity at a Glance" in order to launch its comprehensive cybersecurity program. MIT is focusing on the business, regulatory and technical challenges that come with cyber security. This conference gave an overview of MIT’s research and development in these areas. A variety of panels were held at the conference, including one focused on memory sharing. This article will focus on the importance of memory sharing as well as IDSs.

Memory sharing

Researchers have demonstrated the benefits of shared memory in protecting computer program secrets. This type of storage allows program processes to exchange data more quickly. Reading and writing data through regular operating system services can be slow and inefficient. By utilizing shared memory, all processes can access information without a delay. This is especially useful for cyber security research as it speeds up computations. It is therefore important to prevent sensitive information being exposed by malicious software.


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Cryptographic systems

Cryptographic systems protect information, networks, and communications of enterprises from cyber threats. These systems use mathematical concepts, rules-based calculations, and mathematical concepts to convert messages in a form that is not easily read or decoded. Cryptographic algorithms are used in key generation, digital sign, data integrity, confidentiality, and network integrity. These systems have become widely available thanks to the development of affordable computers and the rise of the Internet. The access to these systems was limited in the past. But today, anyone can use high-quality encryption.

Intrusion detection system (IDS)

IDS, an IDS-type security tool, is designed to identify and block malware before it executes. It can only happen with high-quality IDSs. IDSs were created in order to assist with the prevention and detection of computer malware. Two types of IDS are most popular: the statistical and the knowledge-based. Knowledge-based IDSs are based on statistical metrics and are used to monitor packets that represent a flow.


Method to protect secret computer program information

Researchers have created a way to speed up computations in order to protect computer programs. A malicious program can detect when a system uses shared hardware and use that information to gain the secrets it needs. A malicious program can then attempt to steal the secrets in the memory. Researchers developed a method to protect computers programs and keep secret information safe using this shared hardware.

Study of code reuse attacks

Study results showed that cybersecurity incidents are less likely to occur when software is reused. Although this study was able to estimate potential vulnerabilities using a proxy, it is not a good indicator of actual security threats. Although potential vulnerabilities can give an indication of quality or unmet security levels they do NOT reflect actual exploitable threat. These findings should be considered when interpreting the study's conclusions. It might be helpful to examine the practical impact of reuse on privacy and security.


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Design of more effective defenses

A recent article in the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers Security & Privacy magazine discusses research at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory and its importance for cyber security. Hamed Okhravi is a senior member of the Secure Resilient Systems and Technology Group and he outlines the lab's research goals and methodology. We will be discussing how these projects will improve cybersecurity in this article.


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FAQ

How does AI work?

An artificial neural networks is made up many simple processors called neuron. Each neuron processes inputs from others neurons using mathematical operations.

Neurons can be arranged in layers. Each layer has its own function. The first layer receives raw data like sounds, images, etc. It then sends these data to the next layers, which process them further. The last layer finally produces an output.

Each neuron has a weighting value associated with it. This value is multiplied each time new input arrives to add it to the weighted total of all previous values. If the number is greater than zero then the neuron activates. It sends a signal up the line, telling the next Neuron what to do.

This process continues until you reach the end of your network. Here are the final results.


What does AI mean today?

Artificial intelligence (AI), a general term, refers to machine learning, natural languages processing, robots, neural networks and expert systems. It's also known as smart machines.

Alan Turing, in 1950, wrote the first computer programming programs. He was intrigued by whether computers could actually think. He suggested an artificial intelligence test in "Computing Machinery and Intelligence," his paper. The test seeks to determine if a computer programme can communicate with a human.

John McCarthy, in 1956, introduced artificial intelligence. In his article "Artificial Intelligence", he coined the expression "artificial Intelligence".

Today we have many different types of AI-based technologies. Some are easy to use and others more complicated. They can be voice recognition software or self-driving car.

There are two types of AI, rule-based or statistical. Rule-based uses logic in order to make decisions. For example, a bank account balance would be calculated using rules like If there is $10 or more, withdraw $5; otherwise, deposit $1. Statistics is the use of statistics to make decisions. For example, a weather prediction might use historical data in order to predict what the next step will be.


What does AI mean for the workplace?

It will revolutionize the way we work. We will be able to automate routine jobs and allow employees the freedom to focus on higher value activities.

It will improve customer services and enable businesses to deliver better products.

It will help us predict future trends and potential opportunities.

It will give organizations a competitive edge over their competition.

Companies that fail AI adoption will be left behind.



Statistics

  • While all of it is still what seems like a far way off, the future of this technology presents a Catch-22, able to solve the world's problems and likely to power all the A.I. systems on earth, but also incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. (forbes.com)
  • By using BrainBox AI, commercial buildings can reduce total energy costs by 25% and improves occupant comfort by 60%. (analyticsinsight.net)
  • Additionally, keeping in mind the current crisis, the AI is designed in a manner where it reduces the carbon footprint by 20-40%. (analyticsinsight.net)
  • That's as many of us that have been in that AI space would say, it's about 70 or 80 percent of the work. (finra.org)
  • The company's AI team trained an image recognition model to 85 percent accuracy using billions of public Instagram photos tagged with hashtags. (builtin.com)



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How To

How to set Siri up to talk when charging

Siri can do many different things, but Siri cannot speak back. Because your iPhone doesn't have a microphone, this is why. Bluetooth is a better alternative to Siri.

Here's how Siri can speak while charging.

  1. Select "Speak When Locked" under "When Using Assistive Touch."
  2. To activate Siri, press the home button twice.
  3. Ask Siri to Speak.
  4. Say, "Hey Siri."
  5. Speak "OK"
  6. Speak up and tell me something.
  7. Say "I am bored," "Play some songs," "Call a friend," "Remind you about, ""Take pictures," "Set up a timer," and "Check out."
  8. Speak "Done"
  9. If you'd like to thank her, please say "Thanks."
  10. If you are using an iPhone X/XS, remove the battery cover.
  11. Reinstall the battery.
  12. Assemble the iPhone again.
  13. Connect the iPhone to iTunes.
  14. Sync the iPhone
  15. Allow "Use toggle" to turn the switch on.




 



MIT Cybersecurity in a Glance: Memory sharing and IDSs