AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity

Overview

Explore this fascinating field and develop the skills to leverage AI in your cybersecurity challenges. In this course, AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity, you’ll learn to use AI to leverage your cybersecurity skills.

First, you’ll explore machine learning and anomaly detection. Next, you’ll discover AI cybersecurity strengths like ransomware, malware, and phishing.

Finally, you’ll learn how to leverage large language models for enhancing cybersecurity. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of AI cybersecurity needed to enhance your skills and abilities in cybersecurity.

Syllabus

• Introduction to AI in Cybersecurity
Overview of AI and machine learning concepts
Importance of AI in the cybersecurity landscape
• Machine Learning Techniques for Cybersecurity
Supervised and unsupervised learning methods
Feature selection and data preprocessing
Model evaluation and performance metrics
• Anomaly Detection
Types of anomalies in cybersecurity
Techniques for anomaly detection
Implementing anomaly detection models
• AI Applications in Ransomware Detection
Understanding ransomware behavior
Machine learning models for ransomware detection
Case studies and real-world applications
• Malware Analysis with AI
Static and dynamic analysis of malware
Machine learning techniques for malware classification
Advanced threat detection using AI
• AI Strategies for Phishing Detection
Identifying phishing attacks
Leveraging AI to detect phishing attempts
Implementations and practical tools
• Leveraging Large Language Models for Cybersecurity
Introduction to large language models (LLMs)
Using LLMs for threat intelligence and analysis
Enhancing incident response with LLMs
• Ethical Considerations and Challenges
Addressing biases in AI models
Ethical use of AI in cybersecurity
GDPR and data privacy concerns
• Hands-on Labs and Projects
Practical exercises for anomaly detection
Building models for ransomware and malware detection
Phishing detection with natural language processing
• Conclusion and Future Trends
Emerging AI technologies in cybersecurity
Future of AI-driven cybersecurity solutions
Continuous learning and upskilling resources
• Assessment and Certification
Course project and practical assessment
Final exam and course certification criteria

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Taught by

Kevin Cardwell

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Subjects

Information Security (InfoSec)