Building a Brain for Infosec

Overview

Explore innovative AI applications in cybersecurity, focusing on threat detection, incident response, and risk assessment. Learn how machine learning enhances InfoSec practices and improves overall security posture.

Syllabus

• Introduction to AI and Cybersecurity
Overview of AI and its role in cybersecurity
Understanding the cybersecurity threat landscape
Key challenges in modern InfoSec
• Machine Learning Fundamentals for Infosec
Basics of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning
Feature selection and data preprocessing
Model evaluation metrics and performance measures
• AI for Threat Detection
Identifying anomalies with machine learning
Signature-based vs behavior-based detection
Case study: AI-driven intrusion detection systems (IDS)
• AI in Incident Response
Automating incident analysis and prioritization
AI tools for digital forensics
Real-time response and remediation using machine learning
• Risk Assessment with AI
AI-driven risk scoring models
Predictive analytics for vulnerability management
Scenario planning and risk simulations
• Enhancing Security Operations with AI
AI and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
Integration with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms
Continuous monitoring and adaptation with AI
• Case Studies and Applications
Real-world examples of AI in cybersecurity
Analyzing attacks thwarted by AI defenses
Lessons learned from AI implementation in InfoSec
• Ethical Considerations and Challenges
Bias and fairness in AI models
Privacy concerns and data security
Balancing automation with human oversight
• Practical Workshop
Hands-on project: Building a basic AI model for threat detection
Tools and platforms for AI in cybersecurity
Collaborative group exercises and peer review
• Future Trends in AI and Cybersecurity
Emerging technologies and their implications
The role of AI against evolving threats
Preparing for the future of InfoSec with AI
• Course Review and Assessment
Recap of key concepts and practices
Final project presentation and feedback
Certification of completion and next steps for further learning

Subjects

Conference Talks