FDP: Systems & Software Security
Date: February 14th - 23rd 2025
Join us for a comprehensive Faculty Development Program (FDP) hosted by IIT Madras, focused on building strong foundational and practical skills in software and systems security. Delivered in online mode over two phases, the program is designed for faculty members and researchers across academic and research institutions in India.
Whether you’re aiming to strengthen your teaching modules or deepen your research in cybersecurity, this FDP offers structured guidance, hands-on sessions, and insights from leading experts in the field.
Program Structure and Schedule
The FDP is structured into two phases, combining theory-driven insights with hands-on practice sessions to provide a holistic understanding of systems and software security.
Phase 1: Theoretical Foundations
- February 14–16, 2025
| Time | February 14, 2025 | February 15, 2025 | February 16, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Operating System Security | Cryptographic Failures | SQL Injection Vulnerabilities |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Welcome & Program Guidelines | Break | Break |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Introduction: Systems & Software Security | Arbitrary Code Execution through Buffer Overflows | Exploiting Cache Memories as Covert Channels |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Introduction to Vulnerabilities | Vulnerability Assessment | Application Security |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Break | Break | Break |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | Computer and Network Vulnerabilities | Micro-Architectural Attacks | Secure Software Development Life Cycle |
Phase 2: Practical Skill-Building
- February 22–23, 2025
| Time | February 14, 2025 | February 15, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Failure to Handle Errors Correctly | Race Conditions |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Break | Break |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Buffer Overflow and Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities | Format String Vulnerabilities |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Web Server Related Vulnerabilities | Web Client Related Vulnerabilities |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Break | Break |
| 15:30 – 17:00 | C++ Catastrophes | — |
💡 Note: All sessions include access to curated learning resources and live Q&A.
🎓 Certificates will be awarded to participants who successfully complete both phases of the program.
Registration
Interested faculty and researchers are invited to register for the event using the form linked below.
Seats are limited, and early registration is strongly encouraged.
Deadline: Friday, February 14th, 2025, 11:59 PM IST
Contact Us
For any questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out to us at info@cystar.iitm.ac.in
Affiliates
Sponsors
IDBI Bank
Information Security Education and Awareness
MeitY
Organizers
IIT Madras
