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AI for Cyber Security Teams: Fortifying Your Cybersecurity Posture
6-Month Intensive Training + Industry Internship
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STARTS ON
17 April 2025
DURATION
6 weeks, online
4—6 hours per week
PROGRAMME FEE
£1,334
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Elevate Your Cybersecurity with the Power of Artificial Intelligence
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, traditional cybersecurity measures are no longer sufficient. This program equips your information security team with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI to fortify your defenses, detect threats proactively, and respond swiftly to cyberattacks.
US$15.7 trillon
is the potential contribution of AI to the global economy by 2030.
SOURCE: PwC
€600 billion
is the potential contribution of AI in gross value added (GVA) to the European economy by 2030.
SOURCE: AboutAmazon
Program Highlights: Your Roadmap to AI-Powered Cybersecurity
Immerse yourself in a focused learning experience where you explore the business applications of AI. This programme is crafted to provide a comprehensive path, enabling you to explore the integration of both AI and genAI into business strategy and operations. This learning journey offers:
- AI-Powered Threat Detection & Response: Proactively identify and respond to cyber threats with AI-driven threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and automated incident response.
- Enhanced Threat Hunting & Investigation: Utilize AI to accelerate threat hunting and investigation, enabling faster identification and containment of cyberattacks.
- Improved Security Posture: Strengthen your overall security posture with AI-powered vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and security audits.
- Automated Security Operations: Streamline security operations with AI-powered automation tools, freeing up your team to focus on strategic initiatives.
- Data-Driven Security Decisions: Make informed security decisions based on AI-powered threat intelligence and risk assessments.
- Ethical Considerations in AI Security: Explore the ethical implications of AI in cybersecurity, including data privacy, bias mitigation, and responsible AI development.
Curriculum: A Deep Dive into AI for Information Security
By the end of this programme, you will be able to:
- Introduction to AI for Cybersecurity: Understand the fundamentals of AI and its applications in cybersecurity.
- AI-Powered Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting: Learn to leverage AI for threat intelligence gathering, threat hunting, and incident response.
- AI for Vulnerability Management & Risk Assessment: Utilize AI for vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and security audits.
- AI-Driven Security Operations & Automation: Streamline security operations with AI-powered automation tools.
- Data-Driven Security Decision Making: Make informed security decisions based on AI-powered threat intelligence and risk assessments.
- The Future of Cybersecurity and the Role of AI: Explore emerging trends in cybersecurity and the future of AI in cybersecurity.
Key Takeaways: Skills You'll Acquire
- Leverage AI for proactive threat detection and response.
- Enhance threat hunting and investigation capabilities with AI.
- Strengthen your overall security posture with AI-powered tools.
- Streamline security operations with AI-driven automation.
- Make data-driven security decisions based on AI-powered insights.
- Navigate the ethical considerations of AI in cybersecurity.
- Prepare your organization for the evolving threat landscape.
- Comprehensive foundation in Python for data science and AI
- Proficiency in machine learning algorithms (supervised and unsupervised)
- Deep learning expertise including neural networks, computer vision, and NLP
- Practical experience with MLOps and model deployment
- Understanding of AI ethics and responsible development practices
- Hands-on experience with large language models and prompt engineering
- 5+ production-quality AI applications
- A capstone project demonstrating end-to-end AI solution development
- Real-world project experience from the 8-week industry internship
- Industry-recognized certification validating AI/ML skills
- Practical experience working in a professional AI environment
- Collaboration skills developed through team-based projects
- Professional network connections with AI industry leaders
- Resume-building achievements and demonstrable skills
- Job-ready skills for AI/ML roles in the industry
- Potential pathway to full-time employment through internship partners
- Interview preparation and career support resources
- Competitive advantage in the AI job market
- Guidance from experienced AI practitioners
- Professional references from program instructors and internship supervisors
- Ongoing alumni network access for continued career support
Who is This For?
Cybersecurity professionals (security analysts, security engineers, security architects)
Security leaders and executives (CSO, CISO)
IT professionals with security responsibilities
Anyone interested in the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
Immersive
session
Engage with industry experts through an interactive webinar that provides insights into the latest advancements in AI and its business applications.
Peer
learning
Engage with industry experts through an interactive webinar that provides insights into the latest advancements in AI and its business applications.
Weekly office
hours
Engage with industry experts through an interactive webinar that provides insights into the latest advancements in AI and its business applications.
Case studies and industry examples
Engage with industry experts through an interactive webinar that provides insights into the latest advancements in AI and its business applications.
Why This Programme?
- Enhance Cybersecurity Posture: Strengthen your organization’s defenses against cyber threats.
- Improve Threat Detection & Response: Proactively identify and respond to cyberattacks.
- Increase Efficiency and Productivity: Streamline security operations and free up valuable time.
- Gain a Competitive Advantage: Stay ahead of the curve in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
- Make Informed Security Decisions: Utilize AI-powered insights for better decision-making.
- Prepare for the Future of Cybersecurity: Develop the skills and knowledge to navigate the future of cybersecurity.
Programme faculty
Christopher L. Tucci Professor of Digital Strategy and Innovation, Imperial College Business School
Christopher L. Tucci Professor of Digital Strategy and Innovation, Imperial College Business School
Islem Rekik Associate Professor, Imperial College London (Innovation Hub I–X)
Islem Rekik is the Director of the Brain and Signal Research and Analysis (BASIRA) laboratory. She has led over 90 pioneering research projects at the intersection of AI and h...
WHO SHOULD APPLY
The programme is ideal for any manager or leader eager to leverage AI for strategic growth and decision-making, including but not limited to:
- Recent graduates with degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields
- Professionals looking to transition to AI/ML roles
- Software developers wanting to specialize in AI
- Data analysts ready to advance to machine learning engineering
- Researchers interested in applied AI
PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration:3 months (12 weeks) + 12 weeks internship
Format: Full-time, in-person or remote options available
Locations: New York, San Francisco, London, Singapore
Class Size: Limited to 25 students per cohort
Investment: $12,500 (Financing options and scholarships available)
Next Cohort Start: April 15, 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Submit online application
- Complete technical assessment
- Interview with program directors
- Receive admission decision within 1 week
- Researchers interested in applied AI
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