on 13-07-2026
Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT) will host the seminar "A Hierarchical Framework for Anomaly Detection and Attack Classification on the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)" on July 13, 02:30 to 04:00, at the Faculty of Engineering, DEM - Instituto de Telecomunicações, Universidade da Beira Interior (room 08.01). The invited speaker is Yeritza Gómez, a Master's student at the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE), Mexico.
The seminar will explore innovative approaches to strengthening cybersecurity in the rapidly evolving Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), highlighting a hierarchical framework that combines edge-based anomaly detection with cloud-based attack classification to enhance the protection of healthcare systems.
Abstract:
The widespread adoption of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has transformed healthcare by enabling real-time data exchange and seamless connectivity between medical devices. However, this increased interconnectivity has also expanded the attack surface, making healthcare infrastructures more vulnerable to cyber threats.
Traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS) are generally centralized and computationally demanding, limiting their applicability in resource-constrained IoMT environments. This presentation introduces a hierarchical and modular detection framework that distributes anomaly detection to edge devices while delegating attack classification to cloud-based machine learning models. By leveraging edge interactions, the proposed architecture enables early threat detection without compromising network performance, offering an efficient and scalable cybersecurity solution for IoMT ecosystems.
Bio:
Yeritza Gómez is a Biomedical Engineer who graduated from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) in Mexico, where she conducted research on physiological signal analysis during N95 mask use under different exercise conditions. She has collaborated on several neuroengineering instrumentation and physiological signal processing projects with universities across Mexico. Professionally, she has worked in medical equipment maintenance and procurement, as well as in the education sector, teaching students at various educational levels in both public and private institutions. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computational Sciences at the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (INAOE), where she is a member of the Cybersecurity Laboratory. Her research focuses on applying machine learning techniques to attack detection and classification in Medical Internet of Things (IoMT) environments.
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Instituto de Telecomunicações will once again welcome school students for a series "Ciência Viva Laboratórios Abertos 2026: Ocupação Científica de Jovens nas Férias". Designed to inspire future scientists and engineers, these free programs provide participants with direct exposure to cutting-edge research, laboratory activities, and emerging technologies.
Taking place in Covilhã and Lisbon, the internships target students from the 9th to the 12th grade and offer a unique opportunity to experience the world of scientific research and technological innovation within one of Portugal’s leading research institutions.
Initiation to Electronics and 5G Communications (IEC-5G)
Scheduled from 29 June to 3 July 2026 in Covilhã and Castelo Branco, the Initiation to Electronics and 5G Communications (IEC-5G) internship introduces students to the fundamentals of electronics, mobile communications, and wireless networks.
Over 30 hours of activities, participants will engage in conceptual sessions, laboratory experiments, and visits to research facilities. Students will assemble electronic kits, learn basic printed circuit board manufacturing techniques, and perform measurements related to power, data rates, and other key parameters of 5G networks.
The program also provides practical experience with point-to-multipoint wireless links and explores some of the most important technological and research challenges shaping the future of communications, including small-cell networks, satellite-based systems, Open RAN architectures, network splitting functionalities, spatial processing, and massive MIMO technologies.
Introduction to Telecommunications (INTELE)
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The 30-hour program combines group presentations, laboratory visits, and experimental activities. Participants will build FM radio receiver kits, visit the Faraday Museum, and explore the unique environment of an anechoic chamber.
Students will also gain practical experience in printed circuit board manufacturing and testing, component soldering, and circuit validation. Due to high demand, this internship is already fully booked.
Introduction to Biosignals (INBIO)
Taking place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 in Lisbon, the Introduction to Biosignals (INBIO) internship introduces students to biosignals, biomedical instrumentation, and telecommunications.
Participants will assemble biosignal acquisition kits, experiment with biomedical sensors, and learn about the technologies used to monitor and analyze physiological data. The internship combines laboratory work with presentations covering topics such as biomedical engineering, systems physiology, signals and systems, biomedical instrumentation, artificial intelligence, network communications, mobile communications, video coding and analysis, and quantum technologies.
Students will also learn printed circuit board fabrication and testing techniques, manufacture selected components, solder electronic kits, and evaluate their final systems. This internship is also fully booked.
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Through these internships, the Institute of Telecommunications aims to promote scientific literacy, stimulate interest in STEM fields, and provide students with a first-hand experience of research and innovation. By interacting with researchers and exploring advanced laboratories, participants gain valuable insights into future academic and professional opportunities in engineering, technology, and science.
These initiatives reflect IT ongoing commitment to fostering talent and encouraging young people to pursue careers that will help shape the digital and technological future.
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