Computer Architecture Courses

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Flexible Machine Learning Approaches for Computer-Assisted Surgery

Explores innovative machine learning strategies for enhancing surgical workflows, focusing on patient-specific decision support tools and integration of AI in complex clinical environments.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Simons Institute

Basal Ganglia Architecture for Reinforcement Learning

Explore the neural circuitry of basal ganglia and its role in reinforcement learning, focusing on representation, coding, and computation in neural networks.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

WEareTROOPERS

Old New Things - An Examination of the Philips TriMedia Architecture

Explore the Philips TriMedia architecture, examining its history, features, and potential vulnerabilities through firmware analysis and hardware exploration.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

SyScan360

Scientific Best Practices for Recurrent Problems in Computer Security R&D

Explore scientific best practices for addressing recurring issues in computer security R&D, covering sidechannels, detection, cyber mission planning, and more.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

USENIX Enigma Conference

Using Architecture and Abstractions to Design a Security Layer for TLS - USENIX Enigma 2019

Exploring TLS security layer architecture, POSIX socket API abstraction, and simplified certificate validation for easier secure application development and improved system-wide best practices.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

secwestnet

ARM-X Emulator: Open Source CPU Architecture Emulation

Explore the open-source ARM-X CPU architecture emulator, learning its features and applications for security research and embedded systems development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

Frank Gehry - Defending a Vision for Architecture

Renowned architect Frank Gehry showcases his innovative designs, explaining his creative process and the contextual importance of his buildings in this candid and insightful presentation.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Computing with or Despite the Computer - IPAM at UCLA

Explore the interplay between manual, computer-assisted, and formally verified computations in number theory, examining challenges and opportunities in mathematical research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Black Hat

Hiding Objects from Computer Vision by Exploiting Correlation Biases

Exploiting correlation biases in computer vision systems to create adversarial images that hide objects from detection, using examples like dogs and frisbees vs. stop signs and pizza.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Black Hat

How to Hack a Turned-Off Computer, or Running Unsigned Code in Intel Management Engine

Explore vulnerability detection and exploitation in Intel Management Engine, bypassing protection mechanisms to run unsigned code on powered-off computers.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Recon Conference

Recovering Software Architecture from Embedded Binaries

Discover techniques for recovering software architecture from large binaries using CodeCut and local function affinity, with applications in automated module-to-module call graphs and section naming.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Recon Conference

Reversing an M32C Firmware - Lessons Learned from Playing with an Uncommon Architecture

Explore techniques for reversing firmware on unfamiliar architectures, focusing on M32C. Learn about interrupt handlers, special registers, and flash handling in embedded systems.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

WEareTROOPERS

Architecture-Independent Vulnerability Discovery

Explore architecture-independent techniques for uncovering software vulnerabilities, enhancing your ability to identify and mitigate security risks across diverse systems.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Security BSides London

Hacking Brains - The Security of Brain-Computer Interfaces

Explore the security implications of brain-computer interfaces, examining potential vulnerabilities and risks associated with this emerging technology.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Nik Kottmann

Add Cars to Your Videos With Blender - VFX on a Cloud Computer

Learn to seamlessly integrate 3D car models into videos using Blender. Master camera tracking, lighting, rendering, and compositing techniques for realistic visual effects.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video