We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Nguyễn Duy Hoàng, a student majoring in Information Security and a member of the InSecLab research group, for having his research paper on the application of Blockchain and Federated Learning in information security accepted at the "2023 Rivf International Conference on Computing and Communication Technologies (Rivf 2023)." The RIVF 2023 conference will take place in Hanoi in December 2023 and is hosted by Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology. Details of the Scientific Paper: Paper Title: “DeFL-BC: Empowering Reliable Cyberattack Detection through Decentralized Federated Learning and Poisoning Attack Defense” Student: Nguyễn Duy Hoàng - Class: Information Security 2019 – High Quality Program – Faculty of Computer Networks and Communications. Supervisors: MSc. Phan Thế Duy & MSc. Trần Tuấn Dũng General Information about RIVF Conference: The RIVF conference is an international Conference on Electronics, Communications and Information Technology, a significant global scientific gathering of researchers and scientists in the domains of computing and communications in Vietnam and around the world, embodying the theme "Research, Innovation, and Vision for the Future" (abbreviated as RIVF). The RIVF conference is listed among the prestigious conferences as proposed by SCOPUS and ISI Web of Science. RIVF has a rich history, with the 2023 event being the 16th edition. RIVF 2023 revolves around several key topics, including Image, Speech and Voice Processing, Communication & Computer Networks, Network Security, Distributed Systems, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Big Data Analytics, Intelligent Computing, Software Engineering, Information Systems, and Computational Models. The RIVF conferences originated in 2003 through the efforts of professors Patrick Bellot, Marc Bùi, Dương Nguyên Vũ, and others in France, in collaboration with colleagues from various countries, and Professor Nguyễn Đình Trí and professors from Computer Science Institute for the Francophonie (IFI) in Hanoi. In 2007, RIVF, initially a conference in computer science organized in Vietnam by the French-speaking community, was transformed into an international conference under IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) jurisdiction, encompassing both IT&C and enhanced quality. Abstract of the Paper: “This work presents a collaborative and trust assurance model for network attack detection using Federated Learning (FL) in edge computing environments. This study leverages the capabilities of Federated Learning (FL) and blockchain technologies, specifically the Hyperledger Fabric platform, to construct a decentralized Federated Learning model, named DeFL-BC framework that can encourage contribution from the community and resist to poisoning attacks. Our framework aims to detect and prevent network attacks effectively in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) contexts with the knowledge sharing from collaborative participants without privacy leakage. The experiments conducted on two datasets, Edge-IIoTset and CIC-IDS2018 demonstrate that the proposed framework is robust in reducing a single point of failure of the system, and showing outstanding performance under poisoning attacks when the accuracy is up to more than 90\% and addressing limited computing resources and intermittent network connectivity in cyberattack scenarios. Furthermore, the integration of blockchain technology enhances security and resilience, effectively mitigating the risks of the single point of failure in conventional FL approaches.” Link: https://rivf2023.org/ Detailed Information: https://www.facebook.com/inseclab/posts/pfbid0hKRa9Y4WQT3c3P4MC4uyAz2Xd4EgQ2GGT Hải Băng - Communication Contributor, University of Information Technology English version: Phan Huy Hoang

Not only outstanding in various club activities, teams, and competitions, UIT student Chế Quang Huy has also excelled in graduating with honors in both Computer Engineering and Computer Science. At the age of 23, Chế Quang Huy graduated with distinction in both Computer Engineering and Computer Science, achieving a GPA of 8.36 at VNUHCM - University of Information Technology. This marks the first time UIT has produced a student graduating in two fields simultaneously. Chế Quang Huy - Image: NVCC Initially enrolled in the Computer Engineering program at UIT, Quang Huy later delved into selected courses from the Computer Science department during his third year. Explaining his decision to pursue a double major, Huy shared, “During my first year, I joined the CEEC academic club of the Computer Engineering department, which allowed me to explore various fields and technologies such as embedded systems, artificial intelligence, and IoT. This exposure helped me understand the interconnections and mutual support among these fields. It also led me to delve into computer vision from the beginning of my second year. Later on, I registered for several Computer Science courses to gain deeper insights into the field of computer vision. By the end of my third year, I made the decision to pursue a double major.” Not only did Quang Huy graduate with a double major, but he was also actively involved in scientific research and participated in major competitions. Remarkably, he authored multiple scientific papers, including six internationally published papers and one nationally published paper. Additionally, he represented Vietnam alongside fellow CEEC club members in the Bosch Future Mobility Challenge held in Romania in 2023. Quang Huy, along with some members of the CEEC club, represented Vietnam in the Bosch Future Mobility Challenge competition held in Romania in 2023. Huy shared that being a member of the CEEC club helped him understand the operation of various technologies, providing him with a more intuitive understanding of integrating different technologies. With the widespread application of artificial intelligence in daily life, applying AI algorithms in general and computer vision in particular to devices and embedded systems is considered a highly promising development direction. Pursuing a double major allowed Quang Huy to acquire diverse knowledge, spanning from hardware to software, enabling him to implement research ideas by combining these domains. Moreover, this academic achievement serves as a significant advantage for his future career prospects. Balancing time between two majors posed a challenging puzzle for Quang Huy. He admitted facing difficulties studying both majors in class while conducting research in the CEEC club. However, by excelling in his coursework, the knowledge gained through his club activities became a foundation, enabling him to navigate his classes more effectively. “I made an effort to attend classes regularly and master the materials, so during project phases or final exams, I wouldn’t need to spend excessive time reviewing. Fortunately, the knowledge and insights gained through my involvement with CEEC allowed me to get ahead in many subjects from both majors, making it easier for me to handle my classwork,” said Huy. Upon graduation, instead of opting for employment in various businesses like his peers, Quang Huy chose to remain at the university for further studies and research. Thanks to his determination and dedicated approach to learning, Quang Huy achieved honors in both majors upon graduation. Currently, he serves as a Researcher at the Multimedia Communication Lab of the University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on computer vision research. He also mentors several students on the application of AI in smart systems. Reported by Thu Hoài - UIT Admissions For more detailed information, visit:  https://tuyensinh.uit.edu.vn/che-quang-huy-nam-sinh-uit-tot-nghiep-loai-gioi-cung-luc-hai-nganh-hoc   Hạ Băng - Contributing Communication Partner, University of Information Technology English version: Phan Huy Hoang 

On the morning of October 5, 2023, UIT Talk 2023 featured the keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. Do Phuc, from the University of Information Technology, Ho Chi Minh City National University. Prof. Dr. Do Phuc is a seasoned expert in the field of Chatbots with over 25 years of experience, and the event saw the participation of more than 120 students. With cutting-edge scientific knowledge, artificial intelligence platforms are increasingly impacting various facets of human life. During the seminar, students had the opportunity to listen and gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of development of artificial intelligence platforms, with a particular focus on ChatGPT. They also explored how these platforms are influencing two specific domains: education and technology. Launched in late November 2022, ChatGPT has quickly risen to become the most discussed artificial intelligence platform of today, amassing 10 million users in just 40 days. This platform is designed not only to provide natural, human-like conversation but also to learn from user feedback. Over time, it has evolved with substantial updates and enhancements. The central theme of the UIT TALK event revolved around various topics, including the exploration of ChatGPT's potential in learning, research, and entrepreneurship. Discussions encompassed artificial intelligence, Chatbots, Chat GPT, the underlying technologies in ChatGPT, and the wide-ranging applications of Chat GPT in supporting learning, research, emotional analysis, entrepreneurship, as well as the argumentative capabilities of ChatGPT and the development of text generated by ChatGPT. This provided a succinct overview of ChatGPT's integration with Python. Image: Phong Nguyen (UIT Media Club) Article by: UIT Media Club

Monday, October 2nd, 2023 - 09:50   Dear Computer Science Faculty (CSF) students, The CSF Scholarship Fund is the exclusive scholarship for the Computer Science Faculty’s students at UIT to support students with financial need and encourage them in education and research. Selected students will get partial tuition aid for the academic year as part of their scholarship. This year, the CSF Scholarship Fund intends to grant 10 scholarships to CSF’s students according to the followings: 1. Subjected students and number of scholarships: For No.1 subjected students: - CSF students face adversity as a result of natural catastrophes, floods, epidemics, and low-income families. - Expected scholarship value VND$8,000,000 (eight million VND) for one scholarship. For No.2 subjected students: - CSF’s Students have excellent academic records as well as exceptional scientific research accomplishments. - Expected scholarship value: VND$4,000,000 VND (four million VND) for one scholarship. 2. Documentation and scholarship eligibility requirements: For No. 1 subjected students: - The academic year's average score is 6.0 or above. - Priority is given to student candidates who have not previously won UIT’s scholarships. Students who have previously obtained UIT’s scholarships may still apply for scholarship consideration. The records include: - A letter explaining the student's circumstances to the CSF’s Board of Directors. - A 1,000-word essay on the theme "My perspective on life, my dreams, and my future career plans" must be submitted to the CSF’s Board of Directors. Other documents (if any, submit): - Certificate from the local government verifying that the family is a poor or problematic home. - Certificate of participation in CSF, UIT, Union, Community, and Society activities. - Other achievements during the academic year. For Subjected student No.2: - The academic year's average score is 7.5 or above. - Priority is given to student candidates who have not previously won UIT’s scholarships. Students who have previously obtained UIT’s scholarships may still apply for scholarship consideration. The records include: - A 1,000-word essay on the theme "My perspective on life, my dreams, and my future career plans" must be submitted to the CSF’s Board of Directors. Other documents (if any, submit): - Certificate of participation in CSF, UIT, Union, Community, and Society activities. - Other achievements during the academic year. 3. Time: - From the date of notification until 01 November 2023, students can apply online at https://forms.gle/duj6vFjzof4AL8u98. - The CSF's Board of Directors publishes scholarship applicants on the CSF's website beginning November 15, 2023. - CSF will organize a scholarship award ceremony in November 2023. - In November 2023, CSF will host a scholarship award event. More information can be found at https://cs.uit.edu.vn/thong-bao-hoc-bong-cho-sinh-vien-khoa-khoa-hoc-may-tinh-nam-hoc-2023/ for additional details. Hai Bang - Communications Collaborator at UIT   

I. BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY – UNITED KINGDOM Birmingham City University (abbreviated as BCU) is one of the major universities in the city of Birmingham, United Kingdom, with origins dating back more than 200 years. Birmingham City University History Birmingham City University was established on the basis of unifying small institutions in the city of Birmingham from October 1843 to the present with a history of more than 150 years. Geographical location BCU is located in Birmingham, England's second largest city and one of the UK's most vibrant cities with hundreds of restaurants, shopping and entertainment areas, convenient transportation, and an international airport. Birmingham International Airport connects with European countries and the world. With more than 24,000 students studying programs from Undergraduate to Doctoral from over 80 countries around the world, Birmingham City University (BCU) is a large public university in the UK. The school produces graduates with the skills and experience that employers demand. BCU students have high positions at major businesses such as HSBC, Tesco, the NHS, Nissan, GlaxoSmith-Kline, Goldman Sachs, Santander, Warner Bros and JP Morgan. School students have the opportunity to try internship activities at many large businesses during their studies. II. BCU JOINT PROGRAM AT UIT: In 2019, the University of Information Technology launched an international joint training program with Birmingham City University - UK (BCU) with the goal of creating opportunities for students to own an international university degree and be fluent in English. He is ready for international-level computer engineering positions after graduation. Current training majors: - Bachelor of Computer Science - Training duration 3.5 years (applicable from 2019 class) - Bachelor of Computer Networks & Information Security - Training duration 3.5 years (applicable from 2019 course) The program is specially designed from the bachelor's program of Birmingham City University, UK, so the course structure is practical, updated, international and focuses on expertise right from the semesters. Firstly. In addition, students are focused on developing creative thinking abilities, teamwork... to meet the requirements of the labor market. CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM: Applicants who voluntarily participate in the program must meet the following requirements: - Have graduated from high school; - Have an IELTS certificate of 5.5 or more (or another certificate approved by the Ministry of Education and Training as equivalent). - For candidates who do not have an international English certificate, they must take the English entrance exam at the University of Information Technology. Based on the results of this English assessment, candidates who do not meet the English entrance standard will have to attend English training classes coordinated by the University of Information Technology. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: - BCU joint program awarded by Birmingham City University with a teaching degree at the University of Information Technology - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. HCM has a program structure according to British standards and regular university degrees like those being taught in the UK. - Students studying the program have the opportunity to study the entire 3.5-year program in Vietnam or can transfer to the UK for the final year. - The program's modules are built in a comprehensive international context, creating conditions for students to explore and exploit the core content of the Computer Science modules; Computer Networks and Information Security. - The teaching staff includes professors, doctors, and masters with seniority from the University of Information Technology and foreign lecturers who have expertise and meet the requirements of the direct teaching program. Most lecturers have experience teaching in Vietnam and international joint programs; All lecturers are tested and approved by the University of Information Technology and Birmingham City University, UK. - All classes have their own team of teaching assistants and learning advisors who are young lecturers who will support students throughout the learning process. - Small class size (maximum 45 students/class) for theoretical subjects and no more than 20 students/class for practice/discussion and problem-solving classes. - Classrooms are equipped with high quality: projector, internet, wifi, air conditioning, modern sound system. - Self-study room equipped with modern equipment; The library of foreign literature books is open freely. - Students are trained to improve their English during their studies; - Students are given priority to introduce businesses to practice and work after graduation. - There is a bus to take students from the center to school in Thu Duc and vice versa. - The average tuition fee per semester is 40 million VND/semester, only 1/8 of the tuition fee when studying abroad in the UK (about £27,750 for 3 years of study) with an international degree of the same value (*). This tuition fee will be adjusted for each course according to the tuition increase rate in accordance with current regulations. (*) Does not include food and accommodation costs while studying in the UK. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: After graduating, with an International University degree, students can develop their careers in the following positions: - Technology engineer Develop their career and be able to hold a computer engineer position at international level enterprises. - International development Expand technological development opportunities with multinational companies, foreign-invested enterprises, and technology corporations. - Starting a business Start their own business based on market needs, knowledge, and relationships developed during their studies.

1. Objectives of the training program 1.1 General goals Training Master of Science with solid basic knowledge and expertise, and professional practice skills; have a comprehensive and systematic thinking method, the ability to approach, organize and solve scientific and technical problems related to the field of Information Security; At the same time, have the ability to communicate and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and integrate in an international environment, and have the knowledge to continue studying at the doctoral level. To meet the social need for human resources with high professional capabilities in the field of Computer Networks and Information Security, the goal of the graduate training program in Information Security is to train masters with political and moral qualities; have general knowledge and research methods on Information Security; have the ability to work independently and creatively; Able to discover, research and solve common or specialized practical problems; Able to impart knowledge in the field of Information Security. 1.2 Specific goals The specific goal of the Information Security master's program is to equip students after graduation: - Have in-depth knowledge and grasp new technological knowledge about the Information Security industry; Have a synthetic thinking method and apply technological knowledge to solve scientific and technical problems related to the field of Information Security to meet the practical needs of society. - Have skills to detect and model problems and apply knowledge, modern technical tools, and practical skills to solve posed problems. - Have skills to work in a multi-industry, multi-field and international application environment, meeting the requirements of projects in the Information Security industry, while being aware of and complying with regulations in the Information Security industry. job. - Have the ability to work independently and creatively; Be able to discover, research and solve common or specialized practical problems 1.3 Perspectives on building training programs The University of Information Technology applies theoretical training linked to practice to create Information Security experts who can adapt to the development of science and technology. The Information Security master's level training program is built according to research orientation and application orientation, specifically: Research master's training program: provides learners with in-depth knowledge of the industry and in-depth scientific research methods, learners have full skills in critical thinking, creative thinking and independent research to proactively explore and develop new scientific perspectives, ideas, and treatises on scientific issues or scientific experiments, and be able to perform work in research and teaching positions. teaching, consulting and policy planning or other positions in the field of training; can continue to participate in doctoral training programs. The allocated time focuses heavily on research and thesis writing time. The research results are presented in a scientific article about the results of the master's thesis by the student as the main author; Research-oriented master's degree program provides learners with in-depth knowledge of the field and appropriate scientific research methods to be able to independently research and develop scientific perspectives and theories, can initially form scientific ideas, discover, discover and test new knowledge; Able to perform work in research, teaching, consulting and policy making positions or other positions in the field of training; can continue to participate in doctoral training programs; Application-oriented master's training program helps learners improve professional knowledge and professional skills; have the ability to work independently and creatively; Have the ability to design products, apply research results, discover, and organize the implementation of complex tasks in professional activities, promote and effectively use specialized knowledge in implementation. Specific jobs, suitable to actual conditions at agencies, organizations, and economic units; You can learn some additional basic industry knowledge and research methods according to the requirements of the doctoral training industry to continue participating in the doctoral training program. The program is designed and built based on: - Recommendations of the computer organization ACM (Association for Computing Machinery). - The approach to building curriculum is CDIO. - Refer to graduate training programs in the field of Information Security of member schools of National University of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi National University. - Refer to postgraduate training programs in Information Security from universities around the world such as: · London Metropolitian University, UK · Monash University, Australia 1.4 Job opportunities after graduation After graduating, students can take on specialized positions in information security such as: - Security and safety administrators, information security solution integration experts, information security development experts, information security lecturers and researchers. - Director of information security, head of information security department. - Researcher at institutes, centers, research agencies or teaching at universities and colleges. - For research-oriented and research-oriented master's training programs, the academy can continue. 2. Requirements for learners To study the Master's program in Information Security, students must comply with the admission regulations below. Right industry, suitable industry, close industry, and different industry from Information Security industry No. Group Industry 1 Right industry, approriate industry Computer Networks and Data Communications, Information Security Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering at the VNUHCM - University of Information Technology 2 Close industry Computer science, Software technology, Information systems, Computer engineering, Informatics, Applied informatics, Management information systems, Management informatics, Industrial informatics, Math-informatics, Mathematics -Computer control, Information processing, Information engineering, Geographic information system. 3 Different industry Other industries Regulations to supplement knowledge List of additional subjects: No. Subject ID Subject title Credit Theory Practice 1. IT002 Object-oriented programming 4 3 1 2. IT003 Data structures and algorithms 4 3 1 3. IT004 Database 4 3 1 4. IT005 Introduction to computer networks 4 3 1 5. IT006 Computer architecture 3 3 0 6. IT007 Operating system 4 3 1 Total credits 23     Subjects belonging to the right industry or appropriate industry do not need to learn additional knowledge. Subjects in the close industry must learn additional knowledge. Determining additional subjects will be based on the student's transcript compared with the list of additional subjects. Subjects in other industries: specialized units consider each specific case. 3. Training time, number of credits required Training period: 02 years. Teaching activities at the master's level are carried out in two main semesters in each school year and the school's summer semester, with the services of the library and related units. The entire program takes 24 months (including thesis defense time) and is divided into 5 stages. - Phases I, II, III, IV: about 4 months/phase. - Stage V: about 8 months. Total required credits: 60 credits. 4. Type of training program Type of training program: Regular Training form: Focused training combined with the use of online training technology including general knowledge, basic industry knowledge and specialized knowledge. The training program is divided into the following orientations: - Research direction - Research orientation - Application orientation 5. Training program Total credits to accumulate: 60 credits, of which: - General knowledge: 7 credits Philosophy: 3 credits Mathematics: 4 credits · English: Calculated separately (0-7 credits depending on the student's English level) - Basic knowledge and specialized knowledge: 28 credits (research), 35 credits (research orientation) or 41 credits (application orientation) Compulsory courses: 9 credits · Elective courses: 19 credits (research), 26 credits (research orientation) or 32 credits (application orientation). - Master thesis: Research: 25 credits Research orientation: 18 credits Application orientation: 12 credits Ratio of knowledge block: KNOWLEDGE BLOCK NUMER OF CREDITS NOTE Research Resesarch Oriented Application Oriented General knowledge Philosophy 3 3 3   Mathematics 4 4 4   Fundamental and specialized knowlegde Fundamental knowlege 14 14 14   Specialized knowlegde ≥ 14 ≥ 21 ≥ 27   Thesis 25 18 12   Total ³ 60 ³ 60 ³ 60 Learners are allowed to accumulate over 60 credits