Algorithms and Storytelling
What is AI's purpose?
Player's Experience
The four key points for a good game artificial intelligence
What can we expect from artificial intelligence in gaming ?
According to a study conducted by comScore, 200 billion searches per month will be done with voice by 2020. This will potentially create a $50+ billion per year market opportunity around voice searching. As demand for voice based commands both intensifies and diversifies, human-like language understanding is the primary focus of all the top leading IPA programmers.
Game AI 101 - NPCs and Agents and Algorithms... Oh My!Luke Dicken
This is a session originally written for students at Bradley University (Peoria, IL).
It covers a very high level introduction to the concepts behind Game AI, and includes some examples of how we can begin to make characters in a game world perform actions and appear to be making intelligent decisions.
Artificial Intelligence in Computer and Video GamesLuke Dicken
This lecture was given at the April meeting of the Glasgow branch of the British Computer Society on 12th April 2010. The lecture was supposed to be given by Dr. Darryl Charles, who fell ill a couple of days before the event, and I was asked to take the lecture instead.
In the presentation I cover the basics of why AI and Games are well suited and give a brief discussion of different types of AI as I see it. I discuss briefly how AI fits into the context of the game in terms of execution.
The bulk of the talk presents case studies in the format of Commercial game -> Theoretical technique used -> Research project using this technique.
It should be noted that the section on Left4Dead was omitted from the lecture as it was presented at the time due to concerns about the length
Knowing When to Hold 'Em, When to Fold 'Em and When to Blow 'Em UpLuke Dicken
Guest presentation given to a mixed-discipline group at the University of West of Scotland Research Students Society @ UWoS 3rd March 2010.
Topics covered : High level overview of work with AI for Poker, Ms. Pac-Man and my own research on the I2 system, concluding with some of my opinions on the current state of Academic and Industrial Game AI.
In the ever-evolving landscape of video game development, two technological titans are leading the charge towards creating experiences that are not just entertaining but breathtakingly intelligent and immersive: Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). As we stand on the brink of a new era in gaming, these advanced technologies are transforming the way games are designed, developed, and played, promising a future where video games are more than just a pastime—they're dynamic, living worlds that learn, adapt, and react to every player's unique style and decisions.
The integration of Machine Learning and AI into video game development is not just an innovation; it's a revolution. ML algorithms allow games to improve themselves over time, learning from player behavior to enhance gameplay, create more challenging and adaptive opponents, and deliver personalized gaming experiences that were once the stuff of science fiction. On the other hand, AI breathes life into game worlds, giving non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to think, make decisions, and interact with players in ways that are complex, surprising, and incredibly realistic.
This fusion of Machine Learning and AI is shaping the future of gaming in several key ways. For developers, it opens up new avenues for creativity and innovation, enabling them to craft games that are endlessly engaging and constantly evolving. For players, it means stepping into virtual worlds that are richly detailed, deeply interactive, and uniquely tailored to their play style. Whether it's through smarter game design, more lifelike NPCs, or environments that change based on player actions, ML and AI are setting the stage for a gaming revolution.
As we delve deeper into how Machine Learning and AI are influencing video game development, it's clear that these technologies are not just enhancing the gaming experience—they're redefining it. From procedural content generation that creates infinite landscapes to explore, to emotional intelligence that allows characters to respond to players' emotions, the possibilities are as vast as they are thrilling. In this article, we'll explore the latest advancements in ML and AI within the gaming industry, examining how they're being used to push the boundaries of what video games can be and what they can achieve.
So, whether you're a game developer looking to harness the power of AI and ML in your next project, or a gamer curious about how these technologies are shaping the future of your favorite pastime, read on. The age of intelligent, adaptive, and unbelievably immersive video games is here, and it's powered by Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
FGS 2011: Keeping Yourself Honest in Game Design (SteamBirds)mochimedia
Game developers often fail to hold a critical eye to their own work, and struggle to see why they aren't finding success. Join Andy Moore, Captain of Radial Games, as he explores all the painful ways his previous works failed, and his adventure to correct them all in the production of his multi-award-winning game, SteamBirds - and the mobile editions and sequels that followed.
According to a study conducted by comScore, 200 billion searches per month will be done with voice by 2020. This will potentially create a $50+ billion per year market opportunity around voice searching. As demand for voice based commands both intensifies and diversifies, human-like language understanding is the primary focus of all the top leading IPA programmers.
Game AI 101 - NPCs and Agents and Algorithms... Oh My!Luke Dicken
This is a session originally written for students at Bradley University (Peoria, IL).
It covers a very high level introduction to the concepts behind Game AI, and includes some examples of how we can begin to make characters in a game world perform actions and appear to be making intelligent decisions.
Artificial Intelligence in Computer and Video GamesLuke Dicken
This lecture was given at the April meeting of the Glasgow branch of the British Computer Society on 12th April 2010. The lecture was supposed to be given by Dr. Darryl Charles, who fell ill a couple of days before the event, and I was asked to take the lecture instead.
In the presentation I cover the basics of why AI and Games are well suited and give a brief discussion of different types of AI as I see it. I discuss briefly how AI fits into the context of the game in terms of execution.
The bulk of the talk presents case studies in the format of Commercial game -> Theoretical technique used -> Research project using this technique.
It should be noted that the section on Left4Dead was omitted from the lecture as it was presented at the time due to concerns about the length
Knowing When to Hold 'Em, When to Fold 'Em and When to Blow 'Em UpLuke Dicken
Guest presentation given to a mixed-discipline group at the University of West of Scotland Research Students Society @ UWoS 3rd March 2010.
Topics covered : High level overview of work with AI for Poker, Ms. Pac-Man and my own research on the I2 system, concluding with some of my opinions on the current state of Academic and Industrial Game AI.
In the ever-evolving landscape of video game development, two technological titans are leading the charge towards creating experiences that are not just entertaining but breathtakingly intelligent and immersive: Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). As we stand on the brink of a new era in gaming, these advanced technologies are transforming the way games are designed, developed, and played, promising a future where video games are more than just a pastime—they're dynamic, living worlds that learn, adapt, and react to every player's unique style and decisions.
The integration of Machine Learning and AI into video game development is not just an innovation; it's a revolution. ML algorithms allow games to improve themselves over time, learning from player behavior to enhance gameplay, create more challenging and adaptive opponents, and deliver personalized gaming experiences that were once the stuff of science fiction. On the other hand, AI breathes life into game worlds, giving non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to think, make decisions, and interact with players in ways that are complex, surprising, and incredibly realistic.
This fusion of Machine Learning and AI is shaping the future of gaming in several key ways. For developers, it opens up new avenues for creativity and innovation, enabling them to craft games that are endlessly engaging and constantly evolving. For players, it means stepping into virtual worlds that are richly detailed, deeply interactive, and uniquely tailored to their play style. Whether it's through smarter game design, more lifelike NPCs, or environments that change based on player actions, ML and AI are setting the stage for a gaming revolution.
As we delve deeper into how Machine Learning and AI are influencing video game development, it's clear that these technologies are not just enhancing the gaming experience—they're redefining it. From procedural content generation that creates infinite landscapes to explore, to emotional intelligence that allows characters to respond to players' emotions, the possibilities are as vast as they are thrilling. In this article, we'll explore the latest advancements in ML and AI within the gaming industry, examining how they're being used to push the boundaries of what video games can be and what they can achieve.
So, whether you're a game developer looking to harness the power of AI and ML in your next project, or a gamer curious about how these technologies are shaping the future of your favorite pastime, read on. The age of intelligent, adaptive, and unbelievably immersive video games is here, and it's powered by Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
FGS 2011: Keeping Yourself Honest in Game Design (SteamBirds)mochimedia
Game developers often fail to hold a critical eye to their own work, and struggle to see why they aren't finding success. Join Andy Moore, Captain of Radial Games, as he explores all the painful ways his previous works failed, and his adventure to correct them all in the production of his multi-award-winning game, SteamBirds - and the mobile editions and sequels that followed.
10 Reasons Why Every UX/Product/Designer Must Play GamesDori Adar
Are you a UX/Product/Tech Designer?
Do you play games?
If not, here are 10 good reasons why you oughta.
If you do, share this with your non-playing friends!
Read more : www.doriadar.com
Gamers are the heart of everything we do.
We know what they play, how they play, when they play and why, and that allows us to help them find exactly the right game to match their individual needs.
http://www.iqu.com
Mitigate Abuse Before it Starts in VR (and traditional games)Nicole Lazzaro
Panel Description: Once a game has been released, there's only so much that even the best community team can do to prevent bad behavior. If a game wasn't designed with an understanding of human motivations and what the "worst person ever" will do when provided access to others, mitigating abuse is an uphill battle. This talk will cover how player motivation impacts design, identifying opportunities for abuse, and building the framework for a healthy community both in and out of the game. By understanding the motivations of the very worst, you can learn to design for the best. Presentation from Panel with Tara Katherine Lo, Tara Brannigan, and Nova Barlow. At GDC 2018 Community Management Summit
5 Must Know Design Strategies for Better VR GamesNicole Lazzaro
Virtual Reality. From the dawn of time, games have always created it. It's the magic circle where we transport our players for a few minutes, a few hours, a few days, even years. With today’s new Virtual Reality Headsets and AR Smart Glasses, we finally reach the intersection of movie like immersion and the interaction possibilities of games. On one hand, Virtual Reality offers an unprecedented theater for engagement. On the other, it presents more physiological, psychological, and gameplay challenges than all other platform shifts in games' history combined. This talk presents the 5 most common mistakes VR/AR developers make, discovered in XEODesign's year of VR research. We then present practical VR design strategies to overcome them. If you want to ship a VR/AR game and not a barfatorium, you must hear this talk!
What's with all the zombies in games right now? In this session, I talk about some of the reasons that Zombies are a lazy AI Engineers dream come true and what we could be doing instead
5 Must Have VR Strategies for Better GamesNicole Lazzaro
Virtual Reality. From the dawn of time games have always created it. It's the magic circle where we transport our players for a few minutes, a few hours, a few days even years. With today’s new Virtual Reality Headsets and AR Smart Glasses we finally reach the intersection of movie like immersion and the interaction possibilities of games. On one hand Virtual Reality offers an unprecedented theater for engagement on the other it presents more physiological, psychological, and gameplay challenges than all other platform shifts in game’s history combined. The talk presents the 5 most common mistakes VR/AR developers make discovered in XEODesign's year of VR research. We then present practical VR design strategies to overcome them. If you want to ship a VR/AR game and not a barfatorium you must see this talk!
Interactive gameplays made using immersive platforms like AR and VR have turned dreams into reality and indulge players to crave more. Here are listed top 10 game developers in India.
DWS19 Seminaire Healthcare William Rolland SNITEMIDATE DigiWorld
Une vraie stratégie nationale pour le numérique en santé
Décloisonner les organisations pour favoriser l’intégration et l’adhésion au numérique en santé
10 Reasons Why Every UX/Product/Designer Must Play GamesDori Adar
Are you a UX/Product/Tech Designer?
Do you play games?
If not, here are 10 good reasons why you oughta.
If you do, share this with your non-playing friends!
Read more : www.doriadar.com
Gamers are the heart of everything we do.
We know what they play, how they play, when they play and why, and that allows us to help them find exactly the right game to match their individual needs.
http://www.iqu.com
Mitigate Abuse Before it Starts in VR (and traditional games)Nicole Lazzaro
Panel Description: Once a game has been released, there's only so much that even the best community team can do to prevent bad behavior. If a game wasn't designed with an understanding of human motivations and what the "worst person ever" will do when provided access to others, mitigating abuse is an uphill battle. This talk will cover how player motivation impacts design, identifying opportunities for abuse, and building the framework for a healthy community both in and out of the game. By understanding the motivations of the very worst, you can learn to design for the best. Presentation from Panel with Tara Katherine Lo, Tara Brannigan, and Nova Barlow. At GDC 2018 Community Management Summit
5 Must Know Design Strategies for Better VR GamesNicole Lazzaro
Virtual Reality. From the dawn of time, games have always created it. It's the magic circle where we transport our players for a few minutes, a few hours, a few days, even years. With today’s new Virtual Reality Headsets and AR Smart Glasses, we finally reach the intersection of movie like immersion and the interaction possibilities of games. On one hand, Virtual Reality offers an unprecedented theater for engagement. On the other, it presents more physiological, psychological, and gameplay challenges than all other platform shifts in games' history combined. This talk presents the 5 most common mistakes VR/AR developers make, discovered in XEODesign's year of VR research. We then present practical VR design strategies to overcome them. If you want to ship a VR/AR game and not a barfatorium, you must hear this talk!
What's with all the zombies in games right now? In this session, I talk about some of the reasons that Zombies are a lazy AI Engineers dream come true and what we could be doing instead
5 Must Have VR Strategies for Better GamesNicole Lazzaro
Virtual Reality. From the dawn of time games have always created it. It's the magic circle where we transport our players for a few minutes, a few hours, a few days even years. With today’s new Virtual Reality Headsets and AR Smart Glasses we finally reach the intersection of movie like immersion and the interaction possibilities of games. On one hand Virtual Reality offers an unprecedented theater for engagement on the other it presents more physiological, psychological, and gameplay challenges than all other platform shifts in game’s history combined. The talk presents the 5 most common mistakes VR/AR developers make discovered in XEODesign's year of VR research. We then present practical VR design strategies to overcome them. If you want to ship a VR/AR game and not a barfatorium you must see this talk!
Interactive gameplays made using immersive platforms like AR and VR have turned dreams into reality and indulge players to crave more. Here are listed top 10 game developers in India.
DWS19 Seminaire Healthcare William Rolland SNITEMIDATE DigiWorld
Une vraie stratégie nationale pour le numérique en santé
Décloisonner les organisations pour favoriser l’intégration et l’adhésion au numérique en santé
La feuille de route du numérique en santé
La gouvernance du numérique en santé se renforce
La sécurité et l’interopérabilité des SIS s’intensifient
Le déploiement des services numériques socles s’accélère
Les plateformes numériques de santé se construisent
Soutenir l’innovation et favoriser l’engagement des acteurs
Le Tour de France de la e-santé
La concertation
- Creating conditions for Serendipity
- Réduire le temps d'hospitalisation
- La chambre connectée
- Auto-surveillance après une opération à cœur ouvert
- Maintenir les personnes à risque à domicile
- Telco market opportunities and new value creation
- 5G is a giant leap powered by a set of new technologies
- 5G is a giant leap - mandatory to make the 4th industrial revolution happen
- 5G market traction - the market is accelerating
- Nokia Bell Labs' Future X Vision set the direction for 3GPP's 5G architecture
- Nokia 5G commercial references in key markets
- Nokia speed of innovation with the wider 5G ecosystem
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DWSPR19 Sessions plenieres 17042019 - Enjeux anthropologiques et strategique...IDATE DigiWorld
- penser l'IA européenne avec Paul Valéry : "Regards sur le monde actuel" (1931)
- la force de frappe californienne
- la montée en puissance de la Chine
- L'Europe ne peut rester en dehors de la révolution de l'IA
- L'Europe hors-jeu ?
- Pygmalion et l'IA européenne
DWSPR19 18042019 Cohesion territoriale et digital - Pierre-Michel ATTALI - ID...IDATE DigiWorld
- Le défi du New Deal Mobile
- Le défi du déploiement du FTTH
- Le défi de l'emploi
- Après le plan France THD ?
- Infrastructures numériques : labellisées par L’État à travers le comité stratégique de filière
IDATE DigiWorld - Autonomous Cars Antoine KlifaIDATE DigiWorld
The promises of autonomous cars
Evolution towards full automation
Levels of autonomous driving
Autonomous car potential
Connectivity and communication
5G opportunities
Strategies and roadmap
Announcements regarding availability
Key points
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From mobile voice to mobile everywhere7
1. LTE global success
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LTE subscriptionsdistribution (Q4 2017 –Q4 2021)9
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Breakdown of mobile customers by country and technology, end-20169
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China Mobile LTE capexand LTE coverage10
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Outdoor LTE coverage10
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≥ 500 Mbps LTE-Advanced networks launched11
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MNOs ranking by subscriber numbers, end-June 201712
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Subscriber numbers in leading countries12
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5G usage scenarios13
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5G Performance Objectives14
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5G timeline16
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5G subscribers by region in 202517
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5G subscribers forecasts17
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5G widespread technology enablers18
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Three scenarions for 5G monetisation, MNO’s view19
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IMT bands, below 6 GHz22
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IMT bands, above 6 GHz23
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Potential5G bands worldwidein the 20-45 GHz range24
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Price of premium licences/spectrum per MHz per pop., for 10 years25
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Price of 700 MHz licences/spectrum per MHz per pop., for 10 years25
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
SAP Sapphire 2024 - ASUG301 building better apps with SAP Fiori.pdfPeter Spielvogel
Building better applications for business users with SAP Fiori.
• What is SAP Fiori and why it matters to you
• How a better user experience drives measurable business benefits
• How to get started with SAP Fiori today
• How SAP Fiori elements accelerates application development
• How SAP Build Code includes SAP Fiori tools and other generative artificial intelligence capabilities
• How SAP Fiori paves the way for using AI in SAP apps
Dr. Sean Tan, Head of Data Science, Changi Airport Group
Discover how Changi Airport Group (CAG) leverages graph technologies and generative AI to revolutionize their search capabilities. This session delves into the unique search needs of CAG’s diverse passengers and customers, showcasing how graph data structures enhance the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated search results, mitigating the risk of “hallucinations” and improving the overall customer journey.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
Join us as we explore breakthrough innovations enabled by interconnected data and AI. Discover firsthand how organizations use relationships in data to uncover contextual insights and solve our most pressing challenges – from optimizing supply chains, detecting fraud, and improving customer experiences to accelerating drug discoveries.