Data Communication Optimization between Mobile Devices and Servers

The proposed research project aims to improve the way data is transmitted between mobile devices and company servers. This will improve the speed and security of file transfers, data synchronization, application deployment, and distant management of mobile devices. The intern will collaborate with experts from the partner organization who will offer guidance and support in […]

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CIUSSS-MTL : Apprentissage supervisé en radiologie du thorax

L’Intelligence Artificielle est utilisée dans le domaine médical afin d’offrir d’une part une aide à la décision à un personnel médical généralement surchargé et d’autre part une meilleure personnalisation des soins à partir des données relatives à une population. Il est nécessaire de vérifier a posteriori, la bonne généralisation du modèle avec des ensembles de […]

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Driver Behaviour Analysis Using Accelerometers on Android Devices

The objective of this project is to develop a software solution that can analyze the accelerometer data on android devices and report certain metrics of a moving vehicle related to road safety and driving conditions. The reports can then be used for immediate call for action in case of detecting an emergency or collecting the […]

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Using multi-modal data and self-supervised approaches for machine learning in healthcare

This research project aims to address the growing interest in predicting clinical outcomes using machine learning (ML) approaches applied to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) data. The primary objective of this study is to develop representations of both EMR and text data found in medical notes using current state-of-the-art ML techniques. In particular, this research proposes […]

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Automating Insider Threat monitoring and detection

Advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, as well as those sponsored by a nation-state, often aim to gain undetected access to a network and then remain silently persistent, establish a backdoor, and steal data, as opposed to causing damage. APT groups use different tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) at various stages of cyberattacks. The continuous and […]

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AI Based Script Builder for Web Payments

To conduct research and provide a feasible solution to create an AI-based script builder to automate the company’s pay-by-web transaction process. The pay-by-web transaction process includes many steps. These are steps such as extracting data from different sources and monitoring email inboxes as well as verifying payment information. The process also involves identifying the correct […]

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Building a privacy-preserving federated recommender system for mobile devices

Lerna AI helps app developers to better understand their users and optimize their campaigns. The company’s mobile library optimizes the timing of user engagement, for example by identifying when the right moment is to send an up-selling notification. This is achieved by seamlessly deploying privacy-preserving federated learning on the mobile phone in order to learn […]

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Building Security Controls Catalogue for SMEs

Fraud prevention tools play a critical role in real estate transactions. Even though digital fraudsters employ all newly available tools to find loopholes in the existing technological ecosystem, the information systems involved in real estate transactions typically lag behind in terms of digital identity verification and management. In order to facilitate industry adoption of the […]

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Threat actor group profiling

Understanding the current panorama of threat actor groups worldwide is critical to building efficient cybersecurity programs. Information about threat actor groups’ motivations, tools, tactics and techniques they use to attack, and the type of targets they have in their sights provide valuable information to cybersecurity teams. To achieve this goal is essential to generate intelligence […]

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Adversarial Threats on a Penetration Testing Solution

Malicious adversaries are increasingly aiming to bypass security controls. There is a race to “owning” vulnerable machines and it is advantageous to malicious adversaries if the existing vulnerabilities are not patched. The research will be performed on a vulnerability assessment and management platform, specifically designed to assist organizations in identifying and mitigating cyber risks. It […]

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Optimizing Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response for Incident response

This research project aims to develop cost-effective solutions to aid organizations in defending against cyber-attacks. With limited resources, security operations centers are struggling to defend against the vast volume of cyber-attacks. The project proposes reducing the work effort and amount of labor needed to perform tasks such as manual inspection and incident responses. By enhancing […]

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Automating Insider Threat monitoring and detection

Insider threat involves individuals who have access to company resources and causes harm to the institution. These insiders can be employees, consultants, contractors, and third-party companies. Different types of insiders include people who intentionally harm the company, those to masquerade as a trusted entity, and those who unintentionally cause harm. Insider threats can lead to […]

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