CERTIFICATE IN CURRENT AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (CCET)
Adversarial Machine Learning
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MODULE
Adversarial Machine Learning has profound implications for safety-critical systems that rely on machine learning techniques, like autonomous driving. Machine learning models, such as neural networks, are often not robust to adversarial inputs. This module introduces concepts from machine learning and then discusses how to generate adversarial inputs for assessing robustness of machine learning models. Potential defenses — and their limits — are also discussed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand why robustness of machine learning models is important in different application contexts, including autonomous driving
Understand different types of attacks on machine learning systems - Machine learning concepts review: regression, loss, model training goals, gradient descent, and classification
- Understand attack strategies on machine learning systems by modifying inputs
- Understand different types of defenses and their limits
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Introduction (5 min)
- Adversarial Machine Learning Overview (21 min)
- Adversarial Attacks on Machine Learning Models (8 min)
- Physical Attacks on Machine Learning Models (32 min)
- Short Intro to (Non-Adversarial) Machine Learning (18 min)
- Types of Machine Learning Problems: Regression and Classification (8 min)
- Linear Regression: Training and Loss (20 min)
- Linear Regression: Model Fitting Using Gradient Descent (34 min)
- Classification (18 min)
- Neural Networks (29 min)
- Adversarial Attacks on Neural Networks (41 min)
- Advanced Attacks (32 min)
- Physical-World Adversarial Attacks (22 min)
- Defenses: Making Models Robust Against Adversarial Attacks on Neural Networks (32 min)
Modules are divided into shorter segments making it easier to learn at your own pace.
If completing a specialization, all four modules must be purchased together and completed in 180 days. For individual modules, you will have 60 days to complete.
Successful completion requires you to receive an 80% passing grade on the module assessment.
Upon successful completion of 4 modules purchased as a group, you will receive the U-M Certificate in Current and Emerging Technologies.
Select 4 modules from one concentration to deepen your knowledge in a subject or area. If you choose a specialization, your certificate will note the specialization you completed.
There are no prerequisites for this module. A bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or technical field is recommended, but not required.
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