Illinois Tech Professor Shares Cybersecurity and AI Expertise in Tunisia

💡 Modern Examination Tech: Governance, Implementation & Outcomes As higher education continues its digital transformation, the next frontier lies in modernizing examinations — not just to make them faster, but to make them fairer, transparent, and future-ready. Across universities, I’ve seen how technology can redefine assessment integrity when thoughtfully implemented. Yet, as we embrace innovation, the real challenge is not adoption — it’s governance, fairness, and trust. We’re evaluating three transformative technologies that could reshape how universities assess learning outcomes: 🔹 AI Proctoring – enabling secure, scalable, and flexible examinations. 🔹 Blockchain Credentials – ensuring verifiable, tamper-proof academic records. 🔹 AI-Assisted Paper Setting – improving alignment with learning objectives and academic rigor. But technology alone isn’t enough. Here’s what matters most across stakeholders: For University Management ✔️ Establish cross-functional governance and clear incident response mechanisms. ✔️ Apply privacy-by-design and ethical AI principles. ✔️ Measure ROI and scalability through pilot dashboards and transparent KPIs. For Faculty ✔️ Maintain fairness through human-in-the-loop evaluation. ✔️ Use transparent rubrics to align AI support with pedagogy. ✔️ Balance automation with meaningful academic oversight. For Students ✔️ Prioritize privacy, consent, and data transparency. ✔️ Guarantee accessibility across devices and modes of learning. ✔️ Provide rubric-based, timely feedback to build trust in the system. Ultimately, technology in assessment should empower learning, not replace it. The goal is to achieve integrity, inclusivity, and innovation — together. I’d love to hear from fellow educators, exam reformers, and EdTech professionals — 👉 How are you approaching AI-driven examinations, blockchain credentials, or proctoring ethics at your institution? #ExaminationReforms #DigitalTransformation #AIinEducation #AcademicIntegrity #BlockchainCredentials #HigherEducation #AssessmentInnovation

Google has committed $2.85 million to fund AI development, education, online safety, and cybersecurity initiatives in South Africa, aiming to boost local tech talent. This targeted funding, is strategically focused on building a robust local AI talent pipeline. Key initiatives include integrating the Google DeepMind AI curriculum into universities via partners like FATE Foundation and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences ($1.5 million), and supporting the African Technology Forum AI Challenge ($350,000) to foster young innovators. Crucially, the funding also addresses digital resilience, allocating $500,000 each to Junior Achievement Africa (JA Africa) for online safety programs using the "Be Internet Awesome" curriculum, and the CyberSafe Foundation to democratize cybersecurity and AI education. This integrated approach, as Country Director Kabelo Makwane stated, is about "building capacity where it matters most" to create an "inclusive, secure and globally competitive" AI ecosystem in South Africa. https://lnkd.in/dbsRwNHd #AISkilling #SouthAfrica #GoogleOrg #AfricaTech #Digital4Africa #DigitalTransformation #AI

In 2011, my study “Utilization of the internet by students of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria" revealed that most students relied on cybercafés for research and assignments struggling with high data costs, slow connections, and limited access. Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/gq9QDCs6 Fast forward to today: mobile phones have replaced cybercafés, digital learning has expanded, and access has improved but the quality and affordability of Internet access for students still remain critical issues. As education becomes increasingly digital, quality education must go hand in hand with quality Internet. It’s time to ensure every student can learn, research, and innovate without barriers. #comic generated using #AI #DigitalInclusion #EdTech #HigherEducation #Nigeria #UniversityOfIbadan #DigitalTransformation #ResearchInnovation #Internet #EducationForAll #BridgingTheDigitalDivide #StudentEmpowerment #TechnologyInEducation #MobileLearning #ConnectedCampus

When Piera was a child, her curiosity about technology began with a computer that barely worked. “Instead of giving up,” she recalled, “I took this sad device as a challenge and started learning how to fix it, how to install software (without a license, sorry about that), and how to do some basic coding.” That combination of persistence and wonder became the foundation for an academic journey that now explores how artificial intelligence, cyber governance and global security intersect. Today, as a PhD student in the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, Celis is examining the ethical, social and political dimensions of emerging technologies. Through her research at the Center for Governance of Technology and Systems (GoTech) and the @Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM), Celis explores how digital technologies shape power and accountability in global affairs. Building on her background in sociology and her policy work in Latin America, her research bridges technical expertise with social science insight. For the full feature: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGP8GgFk

[Congratulations ! 🏆] Ioan-Tudor Cebere, a PhD student at Centre Inria d'Université Côte d'Azur, Inria Université de Montpellier, team-project PreMeDiCaL 🛜https://lnkd.in/eZQaC6BK is a recipient of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 👉 https://lnkd.in/gf5xyfPt 👏 These fellowships recognize outstanding graduate students who are conducting exceptional and innovative research in computer science and related fields, specifically focusing on candidates who seek to influence the future of technology. 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 ▶️ #AI is powering incredible innovations, particularly in #medicine, but this progress runs on massive amounts of our personal, sensitive data. This creates a challenge: how do we get the benefits of AI without sacrificing #privacy and trust? Ioan-Tudor Cebere works to close the gap between the theory of trustworthy AI and the practical systems we actually deploy. We need to be able to prove that an algorithm is trustworthy, audit it in practice, and make it run efficiently under real-world constraints. His work centers around Differential Privacy (DP), the 'gold standard' that lets us learn useful patterns from data while mathematically preventing inferences about any single person. His goal is to apply this powerful theory to the real world, ensuring that the privacy guarantees we promise are the ones we actually deliver. The core of his work addresses the key barriers to adopting DP in #machinelearning. He designs #algorithms that better balance privacy, fairness, and utility, and by developing auditing methods to verify that the privacy guarantees are truly respected in practice. 🎤 Ioan-Tudor Cebere : "𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵. 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭-𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘮𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴." Centre Inria de l'Université de Lille - Aurélien Bellet - Google

🚀 The Educational Update in the Digital Era: An Imperative for Universities and Professors In a world driven by technological innovation, educational institutions face the challenge of adapting quickly. According to experts in higher education, professors and universities must prioritize continuous updating to integrate tools like artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and cybersecurity into their curricula. This not only improves the employability of graduates but also fosters a more relevant and competitive education in Latin America. 🔍 Current Challenges in Higher Education Traditional universities often lag behind the rapid pace of emerging technologies. Issues such as the digital divide, the lack of teacher training in digital tools, and cultural resistance to change limit innovative potential. In regions like Latin America, where access to technology varies, this update is crucial to close inequalities and prepare students for global labor markets. 📚 Strategies for Effective Updating - 🎓 Continuous Training: Implement training programs for professors in AI and data analysis, with accessible online certifications. - 🤝 Inter-Institutional Collaborations: Alliances between universities and tech companies for practical workshops and real projects. - 💻 Curricular Integration: Redesign study plans incorporating modules on cybersecurity and programming, adapted to local contexts. - 🌐 Digital Resources: Adopt e-learning platforms and virtual reality tools to enrich remote teaching. This transformation is not optional; it is essential for higher education to drive sustainable development. By updating, universities not only survive but lead innovation in their communities. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eJfRMA7M #DigitalEducation #EducationalTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #UniversityInnovation #LatinAmerica If you're passionate about technology and education, consider donating to the Enigma Security community to continue supporting with more news: https://lnkd.in/er_qUAQh Connect with me on LinkedIn to discuss these topics further: https://lnkd.in/eXXHi_Rr 📅 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:01:27 +0000 🔗Subscribe to the Membership: https://lnkd.in/eh_rNRyt

Yesterday, the Educloud team had the privilege of visiting Institut Supérieur de Gestion (ISG)to share the growing impact of Cloud and AI in today’s world and why building real, hands-on skills while still in school is more important than ever. What made this session truly special was the level of curiosity and engagement from the students. Many asked powerful questions about how they could apply cloud and AI in their various fields,not just in tech, but also in areas like finance and business. Their eagerness to learn and explore new opportunities reflects the hunger for innovation among Cameroonian youths. At Educloud, we believe the future belongs to those who build. That’s why we’re on a mission to take this message across schools and communities in Cameroon, to inspire, equip, and empower students with the skills they need to stand out in a fast-evolving world. A big thank you to ISG for welcoming us. This is just the beginning. The wave of cloud and AI innovation is growing, and together, we’re shaping the next generation of tech builders and leaders. Here’s to the transformation of the younger generation ���� #onelearneratatime Ndimofor Ateh Rosius Nabila Sandra

A nation small in size, but mighty in science. At the heart of Europe, the University of Luxembourg has quietly become a powerhouse of innovation; a research university where machine learning meets real-world impact. From cybersecurity and quantum computing to computational biology and AI-driven analytics, Luxembourg is investing heavily in fully funded doctoral programs designed for thinkers who want to build the next frontier of intelligent systems. Each PhD comes with a competitive salary, full tuition coverage, and access to one of Europe’s most international research environments - where technology, finance, and policy intersect in one of the world’s most connected economies. Here’s your gateway into this ecosystem of AI and discovery: AI-Driven Cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/dNarRbV9 AI-Driven Open Source Intelligence https://lnkd.in/dcsfERsB Applied Artificial Intelligence https://lnkd.in/dC9gtFwd Metabolic Network Modelling & Computational Epigenomics https://lnkd.in/dT8GwjTW Machine Learning for Official Statistics https://lnkd.in/dCjacB3C Computational Modelling of Root–Mycorrhiza Interactions (DTU–FORFUS) https://lnkd.in/d8bFbgPK Radar-Based 4D Imaging (Massive MIMO) https://lnkd.in/dWunm49W Postdoc in Blockchain Analytics and Data Engineering https://lnkd.in/dyxC-QAw Quantum Optimization https://lnkd.in/d4M_vbAq Differential Privacy & Secure Computation https://lnkd.in/dMBhY_RS TL;DR: Fully funded PhD and postdoc positions in machine learning, AI, quantum optimization, and data privacy - all from one of Europe’s most innovative universities. Legends, bookmark this list, share it with a tech scholar in your circle, and start building your future where algorithms meet purpose. #TSA #FullyFunded #PhDScholarships #ComputerScience #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #QuantumComputing #Luxembourg #ScholarshipOpportunities

💭 Have you ever been excited to learn something new — a course, a research topic, or a programming tutorial — and then spent the next 10 minutes just waiting for the page to load? For many students across Pakistan, that’s not a rare moment — it’s everyday reality. Internet connections might show “full bars,” but the experience is far from complete. In an era where knowledge lives online, slow or limited internet access quietly kills curiosity. Students want to explore AI, cybersecurity, data science, or robotics — but how can they, when even a simple YouTube lecture or research paper takes ages to open? This isn’t just about speed — it’s about opportunity. We talk about digital Pakistan, but before anything else, we need accessible, stable, and affordable internet for all learners. Because when a student can access the world, they can change it. 🌍✨ Disclaimer: Visual concept created with AI to represent the issue symbolically. #DigitalTransformation #EdTech #LearningChallenges #PakistanEducation #InternetForAll #BridgingTheGap

🎓 Empowering South Africa’s Universities with AI Innovation In the latest episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays with Werner, we explore how Oxide Cloud Services (OCS) and Data Sciences Corporation are helping universities like University of Johannesburg, Stellenbosch University, University of Cape Town, North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit, and University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika unlock the power of AI and GPU computing — affordably and locally. 🇿🇦 At the HEITSA Higher Education event, Werner Coetzee shared how OCS is enabling universities to: ⚙️ Start small — build desktop-sized AI factories that scale effortlessly. 💡 Innovate faster — with GPU-powered workloads for AI, ML, and data analytics. ☁️ Stay local — with sovereign cloud infrastructure hosted right here in South Africa. 🤝 Collaborate smarter — creating a shared AI fabric for the future of education. AI adoption in higher education doesn’t have to be out of reach — and with OCS, it’s now closer than ever. Watch the full episode now👇😁 #ocs #cloudsouthafrica #aifactory #gpuasaservice #educationinnovation #unisa #uj #stellenboschuniversity #universityofpretoria #uct #northwestuniversity #sovereigncloud #ai #machinelearning #highereducation #datasciences #whiteboardwednesdays #lenovo #vastdata #epikco #heitsa