Course description

As cybercriminals adopt Large Language Models (LLMs) and automated malware, traditional security measures are no longer enough. This course provides a deep dive into AI-Driven Cybersecurity, teaching you how to use AI to predict, detect, and respond to threats at machine speed.

You will explore how to build and deploy Machine Learning (ML) models for anomaly detection, automate SOC workflows using AI agents, and secure the AI pipeline itself. We cover the "Offensive AI" side—understanding how attackers use deepfakes and automated phishing—and the "Defensive AI" side—using neural networks to identify zero-day vulnerabilities. This module is essential for security professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of generative AI.

What will i learn?

  • Implement AI for Threat Detection: Build ML classifiers to distinguish between normal network traffic and malicious activity.
  • Defend AI Models: Protect against "Adversarial Machine Learning" attacks like data poisoning and model inversion.
  • Automate Incident Response: Use AI to triaging alerts and suggest remediation steps in real-time.
  • Detect AI-Generated Threats: Identify deepfakes, synthetic identities, and AI-authored phishing emails.
  • Audit LLM Security: Secure internal company chatbots and LLM integrations against prompt injection.

Requirements

  • Intermediate knowledge of Cybersecurity fundamentals (SOC operations or Pentesting).
  • Basic proficiency in Python programming (libraries like Scikit-Learn or Pandas is a plus).
  • Understanding of basic statistics and data handling.
  • Access to a cloud environment (AWS/Google Cloud) or a high-performance local machine for model training.

Frequently asked question

No. While we use Python and ML libraries, the focus is on the application of these tools within a security context, not the deep mathematical theory of AI.

Yes. To defend effectively, you must understand how attackers use AI to scale their operations. We cover AI-driven reconnaissance and automated exploit generation in a controlled lab environment.

Absolutely. With the rise of digital banking and fintech in Nigeria, AI-driven fraud detection is one of the most in-demand skills in the local tech space.

faramaye Ireoluwa Victor

₦250000

₦300000

Lectures

0

Skill level

Advanced

Expiry period

1 Months

Certificate

Yes

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