Building Agentic AI Systems
Master the art of building AI agents with large language models using the coordinator, worker, and delegator approach for orchestrating complex AI systemsKey Features: - Understand the foundations and advanced techniques of building intelligent, autonomous AI agents- Learn advanced techniques for reflection, introspection, tool use, planning, and collaboration in agentic systems- Explore crucial aspects of trust, safety, and ethics in AI agent development and applications- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Gain unparalleled insights into the future of AI autonomy with this comprehensive guide to designing and deploying autonomous AI agents that leverage generative AI (GenAI) to plan, reason, and act. Written by industry-leading AI architects and recognized experts shaping global AI standards and building real-world enterprise AI solutions, it explores the fundamentals of agentic systems, detailing how AI agents operate independently, make decisions, and leverage tools to accomplish complex tasks.Starting with the foundations of GenAI and agentic architectures, you'll explore decision-making frameworks, self-improvement mechanisms, and adaptability. The book covers advanced design techniques, such as multi-step planning, tool integration, and the coordinator, worker, and delegator approach for scalable AI agents.Beyond design, it addresses critical aspects of trust, safety, and ethics, ensuring AI systems align with human values and operate transparently. Real-world applications illustrate how agentic AI transforms industries such as automation, finance, and healthcare. With deep insights into AI frameworks, prompt engineering, and multi-agent collaboration, this book equips you to build next-generation adaptive, scalable AI agents that go beyond simple task execution and act with minimal human intervention.What You Will Learn: - Master the core principles of GenAI and agentic systems- Understand how AI agents operate, reason, and adapt in dynamic environments- Enable AI agents to analyze their own actions and improvise- Implement systems where AI agents can leverage external tools and plan complex tasks- Apply methods to enhance transparency, accountability, and reliability in AI- Explore real-world implementations of AI agents across industriesWho this book is for: This book is ideal for AI developers, machine learning engineers, and software architects who want to advance their skills in building intelligent, autonomous agents. It's perfect for professionals with a strong foundation in machine learning and programming, particularly those familiar with Python and large language models. While prior experience with generative AI is beneficial, the book covers foundational concepts for those new to agentic systems.Table of Contents- Fundamentals of Generative AI- Principles of Agentic Systems- Essential Components of Intelligent Agents- Reflection and Introspection in Agents- Enabling Tool Use and Planning in Agents- Exploring the Coordinator, Worker, and Delegator Approach- Effective Agentic System Design Techniques- Building Trust in Generative AI Systems- Managing Safety and Ethical Considerations- Common Use Cases and Applications- Conclusion and Future Outlook
Machine Learning for Cyber Security
This book constitutes the referred proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Machine Learning for Cyber Security, ML4CS 2024, held in Hangzhou, China, during December 27-29, 2024. The 30 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 111 submissions. ML4CS is a well-recognized annual international forum for AI-driven security researchers to exchange ideas and present their works. The conference focus on topics such as blockchain, network security, system security, software security, threat intelligence, cybersecurity situational awareness and much many more.
Computer Security. Esorics 2024 International Workshops
This two-volume set LNCS 15263 and LNCS 15264 constitutes the refereed proceedings of eleven International Workshops which were held in conjunction with the 29th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, ESORICS 2024, held in Bydgoszcz, Poland, during September 16-20, 2024. The papers included in these proceedings stem from the following workshops: 19th International Workshop on Data Privacy Management, DPM 2024, which accepted 7 full papers and 6 short papers out of 24 submissions; 8th International Workshop on Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology, CBT 2024, which accepted 9 full papers out of 17 submissions; 10th Workshop on the Security of Industrial Control Systems and of Cyber-Physical Systems, CyberICPS 2024, which accepted 9 full papers out of 17 submissions; International Workshop on Security and Artificial Intelligence, SECAI 2024, which accepted 10 full papers and 5 short papers out of 42 submissions; Workshop on Computational Methods for Emerging Problems in Disinformation Analysis, DisA 2024, which accepted 4 full papers out of 8 submissions; 5th International Workshop on Cyber-Physical Security for Critical Infrastructures Protection, CPS4CIP 2024, which accepted 4 full papers out of 9 submissions; 3rd International Workshop on System Security Assurance, SecAssure 2024, which accepted 8 full papers out of 14 submissions.
Practical OPNsense
Simple packet filters are becoming a thing of the past. Even the open-source domain is moving towards Next-Generation Firewalls. OPNsense is a top player when it comes to intrusion detection, application control, web filtering, and Antivirus. No network is too insignificant to be spared by an attacker. Even home networks, washing machines, and smartwatches are under threat and require a secure environment. Firewalls are a component of the security concept. They protect against known and emerging threats to computers and networks. A firewall offers the highest level of protection if its functions are known, its operation is simple, and it is ideally positioned in the surrounding infrastructure. OPNsense accepts the challenge and meets these criteria in a number of ways. This book is the ideal companion for understanding, installing, and setting up an OPNsense firewall. Each chapter explains a real-world situation, describes the theoretical fundamentals, and presents a lab experiment for better understanding. Finally, it offers a solution using OPNsense methods and knowledge with a technical standpoint. The chapters are mostly independent of each other, however, they do increase in competency level. The topics covered are appropriate for beginners and professionals.
Cybersecurity for Dummies
Get the know-how you need to safeguard your data against cyber attacks Cybercriminals are constantly updating their strategies and techniques in search of new ways to breach data security--shouldn't you learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe? Fully updated with information on AI, hybrid work environments, and more, Cybersecurity For Dummies is the best-selling guide you need to learn how to protect your personal and business information from the latest cyber threats. This book helps you build stronger defenses, with detailed instructions on how to protect your computer, your online data, and your mobile devices. Learn how to set up the right security measures and prevent breaches--as well as what to do if your information or systems are compromised. Learn about the different types of cyberattacks and how to defend against them Beef up your data security for hybrid work environments and cloud storage Keep your family members safe against deepfake and other social engineering attacks Make sure you have a plan to respond quickly and limit damage in the event of a breach Ideal for businesses and individuals who want to be cyber-secure. Cybersecurity For Dummies is also a great primer for anyone interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity.
Machine Learning Models for Predicting Drug-Target Interactions
Grid, Cloud, and Cluster Computing; Quantum Technologies; And Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Methods
Applied Cognitive Computing and Artificial Intelligence
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Applied Cognitive Computing, ACC 2024, and the 26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, ICAI 2024, held as part of the 2024 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Applied Computing, in Las Vegas, USA, during July 22 to July 25, 2024. This proceedings book includes 9 papers from ACC 2024 and 31 papers from ICAI 2024. They have been organized in topical sections as follows: Applied cognitive computing and artificial intelligence; artificial intelligence and applications; artificial intelligence: reinforcement learning and knowledge engineering; and artificial intelligence: optimization methods and machine learning.
Wireless and Satellite Systems
This two-volume set, LNICST 605 and 606, constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Wireless and Satellite Services, WiSATS 2024, held in Harbin, China during August 23-25, 2024. The 42 full papers and 20 short papers presented here were carefully selected and reviewed from 182 submissions. These papers have been organized in the following topical sections: Pat I- Satellite Communications; Physical Layer. Part II- Sensing and Communication; Communication Networks and Systems; Resource Allocation and Path Optimization; Hardware and Innovation.
Wireless and Satellite Systems
This two-volume set, LNICST 605 and 606, constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Wireless and Satellite Services, WiSATS 2024, held in Harbin, China during August 23-25, 2024. The 42 full papers and 20 short papers presented here were carefully selected and reviewed from 182 submissions. These papers have been organized in the following topical sections: Part I- Satellite Communications; Physical Layer. Part II- Sensing and Communication; Communication Networks and Systems; Resource Allocation and Path Optimization; Hardware and Innovation.
Building Applications with AI Agents
Generative AI has revolutionized how organizations tackle problems, accelerating the journey from concept to prototype to solution. As the models become increasingly capable, we have witnessed a new design pattern emerge: AI agents. By combining tools, knowledge, memory, and learning with advanced foundation models, we can now sequence multiple model inferences together to solve ambiguous and difficult problems. From coding agents to research agents to analyst agents and more, we've already seen agents accelerate teams and organizations. While these agents enhance efficiency, they often require extensive planning, drafting, and revising to complete complex tasks, and deploying them remains a challenge for many organizations, especially as technology and research rapidly develops. This book is your indispensable guide through this intricate and fast-moving landscape. Author Michael Albada provides a practical and research-based approach to designing and implementing single- and multiagent systems. It simplifies the complexities and equips you with the tools to move from concept to solution efficiently. Understand the distinct features of foundation model-enabled AI agents Discover the core components and design principles of AI agents Explore design trade-offs and implement effective multiagent systems Design and deploy tailored AI solutions, enhancing efficiency and innovation in your field
Fault-Tolerant Distributed Consensus in Synchronous Networks
Fault-tolerant distributed consensus is a fundamental concept, both in cryptography as well as distributed computing. Ever since the inception of the problem by Lamport et al in 1982, the problem has been widely studied, both in cryptography as well as distributed computing community and several fundamental results have been obtained regarding the possibility, feasibility and optimality of the consensus protocols in various network models and adversarial settings. The problem has generated revived interest from several other communities over the last few years, after the advent of Blockchain protocols. Traditionally, the consensus protocols are studied either in the synchronous or in the asynchronous communication setting and very often the protocols in the former category serve as the basis for the protocols in the latter category. The focus of this book will be on the synchronous communication setting. The book presents all the seminal possibility and feasibility results in this model ever since the inception of the consensus problem, with formal security proofs. Even though the synchronous corruption model may seem weaker than the more practical asynchronous communication model, designing protocols in the synchronous model turns out to be non-trivial and demands sophisticated and highly advanced techniques. Moreover, understanding protocols in the synchronous setting often constitutes the first stepping stone to understanding the more complex asynchronous consensus protocols. The topic of synchronous consensus protocols in itself is a very vast and important topic to be covered in a single book.
Post-Quantum Cryptography
The two-volume set LNCS 15577 + 15578 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Workshop on Post-Quantum Cryptography, PQCrypto 2025, held in Taipei, Taiwan, during April 8-10, 2025. The 25 full papers presented in the proceedings were carefully selected and reviewed from 59 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Code-Based Cryptography; Multivariate Cryptography; Lattice-Based Cryptography. Part II: Isogeny-Based Cryptography; Cryptanalysis; Quantum Security; Side-Channel Attacks; Security Notions.
Post-Quantum Cryptography
The two-volume set LNCS 15577 + 15578 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Workshop on Post-Quantum Cryptography, PQCrypto 2025, held in Taipei, Taiwan, during April 8-10, 2025. The 25 full papers presented in the proceedings were carefully selected and reviewed from 59 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Code-Based Cryptography; Multivariate Cryptography; Lattice-Based Cryptography. Part II: Isogeny-Based Cryptography; Cryptanalysis; Quantum Security; Side-Channel Attacks; Security Notions.
Visualizing Generative AI
Generative AI has the potential to innovate and evolve business processes, but workers are still figuring out how to build with, optimize, and prompt GenAI tools to fit their needs. And of course, there are pitfalls to avoid, like security risks and hallucinations. Getting it right requires an intuitive understanding of the technology's capabilities and limitations. This approachable guidebook helps learners of all levels navigate GenAI--and have fun while doing it. Loaded with insightful diagrams and illustrations, Visualizing Generative AI is the perfect entry point for curious IT professionals, business leaders who want to stay on top of the latest technologies, students exploring careers in cloud computing and AI, and anyone else interested in getting started with GenAI. You'll traverse the generative AI landscape, exploring everything from how this technology works to the ways organizations are already leveraging it to great success. Understand how generative AI has evolved, with a focus on major breakthroughs Get acquainted with the available tools and platforms for GenAI workloads Examine real-world applications, such as chatbots and workflow automation Learn fundamentals that you can build upon as you continue your GenAI journey
ChatGPT for Dummies
Updated to provide a deeper and closer look at ChatGPT Expanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You'll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you're new to the world of AI, you'll get all the basic know-how needed to add ChatGPT to your professional toolbox. And if you've been doing the genAI thing for a while already, this book will sharpen your skills as you apply AI to real-world projects in an ethical manner. You'll get insight on the best practice for using ChatGPT to make your life and work easier and how to write prompts that result in high-quality output. Understand what generative AI is and how ChatGPT produces human-like responses Get tips on writing effective prompts and using ChatGPT to generate sound and images Apply ChatGPT to your daily work or personal life Discover the best way to fact-check AI-generated content to avoid errors and hallucinations Anyone using ChatGPT to enhance their work--whether for professional or personal use--will get better results with ChatGPT For Dummies.
AI For Beginners
Feeling overwhelmed by AI jargon and endless resources? Wondering how to get hands-on AI experience in this fast-paced field without losing your mind? Many beginners struggle, but with this step-by-step guide, that can change.Here's what you'll uncover: - A 31-day plan to master AI and reshape your tech perspective - Three beginner-friendly projects to apply AI concepts, such as voice assistants and recommendation systems- Navigating AI's ethical and societal impacts- AI's role in healthcare, finance, and marketing- A guide for integrating AI into your career, especially in marketing and data analysis- Debunking common AI misconceptions- A beginner's guide to AI programming languages like Python- Interactive exercises to elevate you from novice to competent AI practitioner...and more!Do you think you can't handle it because you're not tech-savvy? This book simplifies complex ideas into manageable steps.Unlike rapidly outdated guides, it offers ongoing insights into the latest trends and advancements. This is more than a book; it's a reliable ongoing resource.Whether for career growth, personal development, or curiosity, this guide equips you with the tools to succeed.Ready to tackle AI jargon and gain practical experience? Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now!
Robotics and Autonomous Systems. Innovations, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Scientific Study from the year 2025 in the subject Computer Sciences - Artificial Intelligence, language: English, abstract: The science of robotics deals with devices that carry out activities automatically or semi-automatically using preset, adaptive programming and algorithms. These devices, also referred to as robots, are either operated by humans or fully controlled by computer programs and algorithms. The construction, design, and programming of robots are all included in the broad idea of robotics. These robots interact directly with the actual world, and they are frequently used in place of people to carry out repetitive and boring jobs. Robots can be grouped according to their size, field of use, or objective. Robotics is only one aspect of automation. It indicates that a procedure is carried out entirely or in part without the need for human intervention. Instead, only electrical or mechanical devices and pre-programmed or adaptable computer programs are used to run the process. The term "predefined applications" refers to algorithms, where every operation is predetermined and carried out autonomously, irrespective of any unanticipated environmental changes. The ability of the algorithm to modify its behavior in response to modifications in the environment or process is known as adaptive automation. Since robots are typically a component of automated systems, robotics and automation go hand in hand. Even if automation can exist without robots and robots can be utilized with little to no automation in some situations, the two are like identical twins, each with their own unique personality.
Security and Privacy in Social Networks and Big Data
This book LNCS 15565 constitutes the referred proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Security and Privacy in Social Networks and Big Data, SocialSec 2024, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, during November 20-22, 2024. The 8 full papers and 2 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. The conference focus on Analysis of Social Media Perspectives, Privacy and Security Issues, Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems.
Security and Risk Analysis for Intelligent Cloud Computing
This book is about the latest developments in AI, Blockchain, ML/DL in cloud security, strategies for assessing the privacy of cloud infrastructure and secure them against data breaches. The chapters are designed with a granular framework, starting with security concepts, followed by hand-on assessment techniques based on real world studies
Security Relationship Management
Aligning security with business goals is vital for managing risks without harm. This book shows CISOs how to use marketing concepts-like segmentation and SRM-to customise messaging, build relationships, and enhance business alignment. Discover strategies to optimise cybersecurity.
Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain in Cyber Physical Systems
The book "Blockchain and AI in Cyber Physical System (CPS)" explores the intersection of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and cyber physical systems (CPS). It discusses how these technologies can be integrated to create secure and efficient CPS solutions.
Social Media and Crowdsourcing
The book is a systematic discussion on the many areas employing crowdsourcing as an essential part of social innovation. It fosters theoretical, methodological, well-established and validated empirical work concerning social media and crowdsourcing. Additional focus is on experimental and applied topics.
Social Engineering Cookbook
DESCRIPTION Social engineering can be the most dangerous and effective type of hacking because the human component is notoriously the weakest link in the security chain. This Social Engineering Cookbook encompasses a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge that focuses on psychological manipulation of people to gain confidential information and to protect yourself from such attacks. In this book, you will learn how to anticipate the moves of social engineers, what tools they use, and how they use the art of deception for personal gain. You will master information gathering with search engines and specialized tools, learn to analyze email trails, and understand the execution of various social engineering attacks. Advanced techniques like micro-expression reading and NLP are explored, alongside real-world case studies to illustrate potential risks. Finally, it examines emerging trends like AI manipulation and ethical applications of these techniques.By mastering the recipes and techniques outlined in this Social Engineering Cookbook, readers will be empowered to recognize, defend against, and ethically utilize social engineering tactics, transforming them into vigilant defenders in their personal and professional lives. By the end of this book, you will learn how to hack the human mind and protect yourself from manipulation.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN● Define social engineering, analyze psychology, identify vulnerabilities, conduct OSINT, and execute advanced techniques.● Master OSINT tools, email analysis, digital footprinting, and understand attack execution.● Explore pretexting, NLP, mitigate online threats, and grasp legal implications.● Implement security measures, analyze case studies, understand AI's impact, and ethical use.● Utilize Maltego, HTTrack, analyze email headers, and apply emotional manipulation tactics.● Conduct website footprinting, learn deepfake detection, and implement incident response.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis Social Engineering Cookbook is for anyone seeking to understand social engineering, from beginners to experienced professionals like security personnel, ethical hackers, and penetration testers, as well as individuals aiming to enhance their security awareness.
Concept Drift in Large Language Models
This book explores the application of the complex relationship between concept drift and cutting-edge large language models to address the problems and opportunities in navigating changing data landscapes.
