Assistant Professor, Austin College, Sherman, Texas, USA

Title of the Talk :
Securing Collaborative Edge Computing with PUF-Driven Authentication

Abstract of Talk:
Edge computing in resource-constrained environments demands authentication methods that are fast, reliable, and secure without draining device resources. This talk will demonstrate how Physically Unclonable Functions (PUFs), integrated with lightweight cryptographic protocols, can safeguard device identity and protect data integrity while ensuring that sensitive information is never exposed in transit. Attendees will learn how transmitting only compact, feature-based representations of PUF responses dramatically reduces bandwidth usage, minimizes latency, and strengthens resistance against replay, modeling, and side-channel attacks. The session will include practical insights from experimental implementations, performance benchmarks in low-power environments, and design considerations for deploying this approach in real-world scenarios. By the end of the talk, participants will understand how to build scalable, energy-efficient security solutions that are well-suited for smart cities, industrial IoT, and other mission-critical edge applications.