Dr. Ashraf Matrawy to Deliver Keynote Address at DRCN 2024

April 30th, 2024

Dr. Ashraf Matrawy, a distinguished Professor and leader of the Next Generation Networks Group at Carleton School of Information Technology, is set to deliver a keynote address at the 20th International Conference on The Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN 2024) on May 6th in Montréal.

Renowned for his expertise in network security and AI applications within the field, Dr. Matrawy’s presentation will focus on the intricate challenges posed by adversarial evasion attacks in machine learning-based network security systems. Titled “Using Machine Learning in Network Security: A New Investigation of Adversarial Evasion Attacks,” his talk promises an insightful exploration into the ongoing arms race between attackers and defenders in the realm of network security.

Highlighting practical implications, Dr. Matrawy will delve into the classification of adversarial attacks, discuss defense strategies, and present the team’s ongoing research on the practicality of these attacks against ML-based Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS). By identifying practicality issues and emphasizing the disparity between research findings and real-world applicability, the team’s work underscores the critical need for further attention and development in this domain.

With a wealth of experience spanning academia, industry, and government, Dr. Matrawy brings a unique perspective to his research. With notable roles in governmental consultancy and collaborations with industry giants such as TELUS Communications and Irdeto, he has contributed significantly to both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in network security.

For more information on Dr. Ashraf Matrawy and his team, visit the Next Generation Networks Group’s website and publications: Next Generation Networks Conference website: DRCN 2024 Keynotes