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Course Overview

Cybersecurity threats are growing faster than human analysts can manage. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become critical in defending systems by automating detection, analyzing anomalies, and predicting future threats.

This AI and Machine Learning in Cyber Defense Training Course introduces participants to the practical applications of AI and ML in cybersecurity. It covers anomaly detection, predictive analytics, behavioral modeling, and AI-powered incident response.

Through labs, case studies, and simulations, participants will learn to design AI-driven defense strategies that improve security operations, reduce response time, and strengthen resilience against advanced cyberattacks.

Course Benefits

• Understand AI and ML applications in cyber defense.

• Enhance detection of anomalies and advanced threats.

• Automate cybersecurity monitoring and response.

• Apply predictive analytics for threat intelligence.

• Improve SOC efficiency and cyber resilience.

Course Objectives

• Explore fundamentals of AI and ML in cybersecurity.

• Apply ML models for anomaly and intrusion detection.

• Integrate AI into SOC operations.

• Develop predictive models for cyber threat intelligence.

• Understand ethical and governance challenges in AI defense.

• Review case studies of AI-powered security tools.

• Build strategies for AI-driven resilience.

Training Methodology

The course blends expert-led lectures, AI/ML labs, simulations, and interactive workshops. Participants will practice building and applying machine learning models in cybersecurity scenarios.

Target Audience

• Cybersecurity analysts and SOC teams.

• Data scientists working in security operations.

• IT and network security professionals.

• Executives seeking to leverage AI for security strategy.

Target Competencies

• AI and ML in cyber defense.

• Threat prediction and anomaly detection.

• SOC automation with AI tools.

• Cybersecurity resilience strategies.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to AI and ML in Cybersecurity

• Role of AI and ML in cyber defense.

• Benefits and limitations of AI applications.

• Case studies of AI in security operations.

• Ethical and governance considerations.

Unit 2: Machine Learning Models for Cyber Defense

• Supervised vs. unsupervised learning in security.

• Classification and clustering for intrusion detection.

• Feature engineering in cybersecurity data.

• Lab: building a simple ML intrusion detector.

Unit 3: Anomaly Detection and Behavioral Analytics

• Detecting unusual activity in networks.

• User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA).

• ML models for insider threat detection.

• Practical anomaly detection exercise.

Unit 4: AI-Powered SOC and Incident Response

• Automation in SOC operations.

• AI for log analysis and SIEM integration.

• AI-driven incident response strategies.

• Simulation: SOC automation with AI.

Unit 5: Future of AI in Cyber Defense

• Predictive analytics for cyber threat intelligence.

• Deep learning and advanced AI in cyber defense.

• Post-quantum and AI challenges.

• Future trends in AI-powered security.

Ready to harness AI for cyber defense?
Join the AI and Machine Learning in Cyber Defense Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to build intelligent, resilient cybersecurity systems.