AI+ Security Practitioner™

Course structure

Module 1: Computing, Linux, and Operating System Foundations

• 1.1 Computing Fundamentals
• 1.2 Linux Essentials
• 1.3 Access Control Concepts

Module 2: Networking Fundamentals and Traffic Analysis

• 2.1 Internet and Networking Basics
• 2.2 TCP/IP and Common Protocols
• 2.3 Network Security Concepts

Module 3: Python for Security and Automation

• 3.1 Python Fundamentals
• 3.2 Python for Security
• 3.3 Security Data Analysis

Module 4: Cybersecurity Foundations and Threat Landscape

• 4.1 Core Cybersecurity Concepts
• 4.2 Common Cyber Threats
• 4.3 Security Frameworks

Module 5: Cryptography, Authentication & Identity Security

• 5.1 Cryptography Basics
• 5.2 Authentication and Identity
• 5.3 Identity Security Risks

Module 6: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• 6.1 AI and ML Fundamentals
• 6.2 Core Machine Learning Concepts
• 6.3 AI in Cybersecurity

Module 7: AI Applied to Security Detection and Threat Hunting

• 7.1 AI-Based Detection Concepts
• 7.2 Threat Hunting Concepts
• 7.3 AI in SOC Operations

Module 8: AI Security, LLM Security and Responsible AI

• 8.1 LLM and Generative AI Basics
• 8.2 OWASP LLM Top 10
• 8.3 Responsible AI and Governance

Module 9: Offensive Security for AI Systems

• 9.1 AI Threat Modeling
• 9.2 AI System Attacks
• 9.3 AI Red Teaming Concepts

Module 10: Security Operations, Incident Response and Malware Analysis

• 10.1 SOC and Incident Response Basics
• 10.2 Malware and Threat Analysis
• 10.3 AI-Assisted SOC Operations

Module 11: Governance, Compliance and Ethical AI Security

• 11.1 Governance and Risk Management
• 11.2 Compliance and Privacy
• 11.3 Ethical and Responsible Security

Module 12: Capstone Project — AI-Driven Security Operations and Defense

• 12.1 Phase 1: Reconnaissance and Environmental Review
• 12.2 Phase 2: Detection and Threat Analysis
• 12.3 Phase 3: AI Security Assessment
• 12.4 Phase 4: Incident Response
• 12.5 Phase 5: Governance and Reporting

AI Agents for AI+ Security Practitioner

• 1.1 What Are AI Agents?
• 1.2 Key Capabilities of AI Agents in Cyber Security
• 1.3 Applications and Trends for AI Agents in Cyber Security
• 1.4 How Does an AI Agent Work?
• 1.5 Core Characteristics of AI Agents
• 1.6 Types of AI Agents