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AI Security: My Takeaways on Adversarial Attacks by Anadi Goyal

Aye Min Khant — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:15:28 +0000

Hello developer community!

I recently attended an insightful talk by Anadi Goyal from IIT Guwahati regarding the vulnerabilities of deep learning systems to adversarial attacks. These attacks involve adding human-imperceptible "noise" or perturbations to an input, which can fool an AI into misclassifying data with high confidence. A striking example from the talk showed how the Fast Gradient Sign Method (FGSM) can trick a model into seeing a "panda" as a "gibbon" with 99.3% confidence. Beyond digital files, "adversarial patches" which are small, printable stickers, can cause physical-world chaos by tricking autonomous vehicles into misidentifying a "Stop" sign as a "Speed Limit" sign.

As a digital engineering student focusing on cloud security, I found the STRAP-ViT defense framework particularly practical. It localizes these patches using an entropy heatmap and applies randomized transformations to mitigate the attack without requiring any changes to the underlying model architecture. This session was a powerful reminder that as we build automated systems (as I am currently doing the Automated Cloud Security project), we must integrate resilience and security from the start rather than just treating them as an afterthought.

Has anyone here worked with adversarial training or defending Vision Transformers? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

User Guide for ApplyUni.com

Aye Min Khant — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:54:49 +0000

Welcome to ApplyUni.com, your platform for managing university applications. This document provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the system effectively, whether you are an admin or a regular user.

1. Getting Started

Sign Up

Visit the registration page by clicking "Sign up" on the login page.
Enter the required details:
- Name
- Email
- Password
Click "Register" to create your account.

Sign In

Navigate to the login page.
Enter your email and password.
Click "Sign In" to access your dashboard.

2. Navigation Overview

Once logged in, you will see the navigation bar at the top of the page with the following links:

Home: Takes you to the homepage where you can search universities and view the top 10 universities.
Logout: Logs you out of the system.

Admins will see additional options:

New: Create a new university entry.
User: Access the user management page.

3. Features for Regular Users

As a regular user, you can:

Search for Universities:
- Use the search bar on the home page to find universities by name.
- Results will update in real-time as you type.
View University Details:
- Click "View Details" on any university card to see detailed information such as:
  - Location
  - Rank
  - Student count
  - Acceptance rate
  - Official website link.
View Top 10 Universities:
- Click the "View Top 10 Universities" button to see a list of the top-ranked universities.

Screenshot: Display the Top 10 Universities page.

4. Features for Admins

Admins have additional privileges, including CRUD operations for university data and user management.

Managing Universities

Add a New University:
- Click "New" in the navigation bar.
- Fill in the form with the university’s details (e.g., name, location, rank, student count).
- Click "Create" to save.
Edit University Details:
- Click "Edit" on a university card.
- Update the fields as needed and click "Save" to apply changes.
Delete a University:
- Click "Delete" on a university card.
- Confirm the deletion in the pop-up dialog.

Managing Users

Admins can view a list of all registered users:

Click "User" in the navigation bar.
View the list of users, including their IDs, emails, and names.

5. Logging Out

To log out:

Click "Logout" in the top-right corner.
You will be redirected to the login page.

6. Footer Information

At the bottom of every page, you will find:

Contact Information: Links to reach out for support or join the platform.
Legal Information: Links to terms of use and privacy policy.

Conclusion

Whether you’re an admin managing universities or a user exploring them, ApplyUni.com provides a seamless experience with features like real-time search, detailed university information, and user-friendly navigation. For any issues, refer to the contact information in the footer.

Key Features of ApplyUni.com – A University Application Management System

Aye Min Khant — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:46:30 +0000

The ApplyUni.com project is designed to streamline university applications through a clean, responsive interface and robust backend. This document highlights the key features and functionalities of the system, focusing on admin access, CRUD operations, and real-time search.

1. User Authentication System

Authentication is essential for securing the application. ApplyUni.com supports both user and admin roles, allowing users to sign up, log in, and log out seamlessly.

Sign In Page:
The login page features fields for email and password, along with options to remember the user or reset the password. The UI is designed to be simple and intuitive.
Role-Based Access Control:
- Admin Role: Admins have exclusive access to manage universities (add, edit, delete).
- User Role: Regular users can only view university data; CRUD actions are disabled for them.

2. Home Page

The home page welcomes users and allows them to:

Search for Universities: Enter the name of a university to find relevant results in real-time.
View Top 10 Universities: Quickly access a curated list of the top universities.

3. Real-Time Search for Universities

One of the standout features of ApplyUni.com is its real-time search functionality, which instantly displays results as users type. This feature significantly enhances the user experience by allowing quick access to relevant information.

4. CRUD Operations for Universities

Admins can perform Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations to manage university data, ensuring that the database remains accurate and up-to-date.

View Universities:
Universities are displayed in a card-based layout, with options to edit, delete, or view details.
Create University:
Admins can add new universities using a dedicated form.
Edit University:
Admins can modify existing university details using the edit feature.
Delete University:
Universities can be deleted with a single click, ensuring data remains up-to-date.

5. University Search and Details

Search Functionality:
Users can search for universities by name. The search results dynamically update to show relevant entries.
University Details Page:
Clicking on a university card displays detailed information, including location, rank, student count, acceptance rate, and a link to the official website.

6. Top 10 Universities

A dedicated page lists the top 10 universities, sorted by rank, with their location and scores.

7. Admin-Only Feature: User Management

Admins have access to an exclusive user management page that lists all registered users in the system. This feature allows admins to monitor activity and maintain data integrity.

8. Footer and Navigation

The footer provides additional links for contact, terms of use, and privacy policy. The navigation bar includes quick links for admins to manage universities.

Conclusion

The ApplyUni.com system combines a clean user interface with robust backend functionality using Next.js, Prisma ORM, and TailwindCSS. Key features like real-time search, role-based access, and CRUD operations make this platform both efficient and user-friendly.