International Workshop on
ADVANCEs in ICT Infrastructures and Services,
23-25 June 2025, Sophia-Antipolis, France
Technical Programme
Keynote Talk : Applied Blockchain
Research: Scaling, Securing Healthcare and Identity, and
Preparing for Post-Quantum Security Systemsy
By Pr Abdelhakim Hafid, DIRO,
University of Montreal, Canada
Abstract: This talk presents a
research-driven perspective on the evolving technical
landscape of blockchain systems. We begin by examining the
scalability challenges of blockchain and briefly review
existing solutions, including a discussion of our work on the
security of sharding-based architectures. We then turn to
real-world applications, sharing our experience using
blockchain to support healthcare and decentralized identity
through DIDs. The talk also covers how blockchain can be
integrated into federated learning systems to enhance
auditability and decentralized trust. We conclude with a look
at one major challenge shaping the future of blockchain
research: designing blockchain systems that are secure against
quantum-era threats.
Bio: Prof Hafid is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal. He is the founding director of Network Research Lab and Montreal Blockchain Lab. Prof. Hafid published over 260 journal and conference papers; he also holds three US patents. Prior to joining U. of Montreal, he spent several years, as senior research scientist, at Bell Communications Research (Bellcore), NJ, US working in the context of major research projects on the management of next generation networks. He advised and consulted for a number of companies and startups in North America. He co-founded Tipot Technologies Inc. (Research & Development Platform for IoT). Prof. Senhaji has extensive academic and industrial research experience in the area of the communication networks and distributed systems. His current research interests include Blockchain scalability and security, Blockchain disruption of various industry segments, IoT, Fog/edge computing, and intelligent transport systems.
Abstract: This explores the transformative potential of digital agents in enhancing public sector efficiency and responsiveness. It highlights how the program fosters innovation by integrating cutting-edge technology with academic insights, enabling participants to develop practical solutions to real-world challenges. Emphasizing the importance of professional leadership. In addition, this talk illustrates how empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge to navigate digital landscapes can drive meaningful change within public institutions. By bridging the gap between academia and practice, the Digital Agents Program aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders equipped to lead the digital transformation of the public sector (Talk in France, Slides in English).
Bio: Mrs Monica Simões Bandeira is a professional with a background in computer science and information systems. She has extensive experience in the field of Information Technology, working as a public servant for the State Agency of Information Technology in Pernambuco (ATI) since June 1984. She acted as a Database Administrator (DBA), Department Support Manager, Special Advisor, Program Manager for the Digital Government, and finally Project Manager for Corporate Network areas. She also served as the Director President of the ATI from February 2006 to March 2007. In addition, she has been working for several years as a consultant for the Government of Mozambique, serving as the Principal Architect for Electronic Government in the "Project of Electronic Government and Communication Infrastructure of Mozambique (MEGCIP)" funded by the World Bank. In addition to her professional roles, she has been involved in teaching and the coordination of several postgraduate courses in Information Systems and Engineering Software at several institutions, including the Integrated Faculty of Recife (FIR) and the University of Pernambuco (UPE).
Keynote Talk: Scalability,
healthcare, decentralized ID, and post-quantum
security.
By Pr Abdelhakim Hafid, DIRO, University
of Montreal, Canada
11h00-12h30 Technical
Session TS1 (Full Papers)
chair: Prof Nazim Agoulmine (University Evry
Paris-Saclay, France)
Paper 1.1: Automated Flash Audit for Web Cybersecurity: Design of a Proactive Vulnerability Scanner, Amandine Martin (Polytech Nice, France), Maxime Billy (Polytech Nice, France), Karima Boudaoud (University Nice Cote d'Azur, I3S Laboratory, Nice, France), Christian Delettre (Deltekzen, France).
Paper 1.2: Comparison of Machine Learning and the ELK Stack for Automated Cyber Attack Detection: A Comparative Approach, Gabrielly Rodrigues da Silva (Brazilian Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil), Bruno Marques Cavalcante de Oliveira (Technische Universitat Dresden, Dresden, Germany), Reinaldo Bezerra Braga (Brazilian Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil).
Paper 1.3: Leveraging Large
Language Models for the Generation of Stochastic
Models in System Availability and Reliability Analysis,
Paulo R. M. Maciel, Erick B. Nascimento, and Jamilson R.
Dantas (Centro de Informatica Univesidade Federal de
Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil)
12h30-14h00 Lunch
14h00-15h30 Technical
Session TS2 (Full Papers)
chair: Prof Joberto Martins (UNIFACS, Brazil)
Paper 2.1: Shade-aware Routing
For Sunburn Prevention, Levan Gogorikidze
(Tbilisi State University Tbilisi, Georgia),
Giorgi Svanadze (Tbilisi State University Tbilisi,
Georgia), Magda Tsintsadze (Tbilisi State University
Tbilisi, Georgia).
Paper 2.2: Towards
Sustainability in 6G Network Slicing with
Energy-Saving and Optimization Methods,
Rodrrigo Moreira, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV),
Brazil Tereza C. M. Carvalho (Universidade de São Paulo,
Brazil) Flavio De Oliveira Silva (Universidade do Minho,
Portugal), Nazim Agoulmine (Université Paris-Saclay -
Évry, France), Joberto S. B. Martins (Universidade
Salvador, UNIFACS, Brazil).
15h30-16h00 Coffee Break
16h00-17h30 Visit of Sophia Antipolis
Campus
09h45-10h30
Invited Talk: Digital Agents Program: innovation,
academic immersion and professional leadership to
transform the public sector.
By Mrs Monica Simoes Bandeira Cunha,
Analista de Gestão em Tecnologia da Informação ( AGTIC),
Secretaria de Administração de Pernambuco/Secretaria
Executiva de Transformação Digital ( SETD), Recife, Brazil
10h30-11h00 Coffee break
11h00-12h30 Technical Session
3 TS3 (Full Papers)
Chair: Prof. José Neuman De Souza (UFC, Brazil)
Paper 3.1: Meeting Healthcare
Security Standards: From Legal
Requirements to Technical
Implementation, Ambre Journot,
Karima Boudaoud (University Nice Cote
d'Azur, I3C/CNRS, France),
Christian Delettre (Deltekzen, France).
Paper 3.2: Data Fusion of Observability Signals to Detect Anomalies and Failures in Microservices, Maurício Adalberto Chaves (Federal University of Ceará, Crateús, Ceará, Brazil), Francisco Gomes (Federal University of Ceará, Crateús, Ceará, Brazil), Paulo Rego, (Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil).
Paper 3.3: Rapid Review of
Digital Sovereignty and Open-Source Software,
José Martins (Federal University of Ceará, Crateús,
Ceará, Brazil), Paulo Rego (Federal University of
Ceará, Crateús, Ceará, Brazil), José Antonio
Fernandes De Macêdo, Vinicius Langrota (Federal
University of Ceará, Crateús, Ceará, Brazil).
Paper 3.4: From male dominated-Telecommunication, Network and Cyber jobs to more win-win jobs and companies, Corinne Houssain (Département RT - IUT, Aix-Marseille Université - INSPE, ADEF Marseille, France), Karima Boudaoud (Université Côte d’Azur - Laboratoire I3S-CNRS Sophia Antipolis, France), Sabrina Marques (Docaposte Sophia Antipolis, France).
14h00-15h30 Technical Session
4 TS4 (Short Papers)
Chair: Prof. Karima Boudaoud (University of Nice
Cote d'Azur)
Paper 4.1: Data Beyond Control,
Loic Pantano (Polytech Nice, France),
Karima Boudaoud (University Nice Cote d'Azur,
I3C/CNRS, France), Emmy Holveck, Elena Ecerf,
Alicia Matingou, Jean-Sylvestre Bergé
(Université Côte d’Azur - Faculté de Droit et de Science
Politique Nice, France).
Paper 4.3: Role of AI driven
Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensor Networks
in developing Smart Cities, Tanya Garg
(Computer Science and Engineering Department, Patiala,
Thapar University, India), Jose Neuman De Souza (UFC,
Fortaleza, Brazil), Vishnu Batra (Computer Science and Engineering Department,
Patiala, Thapar University, India).
Paper 4.4: User-Centric Challenges in Digital Identity Wallets: Insights from Industry Experimentation, Louis Raffin (I3S / CNRS and Docaposte Université Côte d’Azur Sophia Antipolis, France), Karima Boudaoud (Université Nice Cote d'Azur, I3S CNRS, France), Yves Roudier (Docaposte, France).
Paper 4.5: Next Step Towards Intent-based
Scheduling for Performance and Security in
Edge-to-Cloud Networks, Karim Boutih,
Mazigh Djelouah, Nazim Agoulmine (Université d'Evry
Paris-Saclay, France).
