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CYBR 425 Applied AI in Cyber Defense Operations

This course focuses on applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in defensive cybersecurity operations and security assessments. Students will explore AI-driven tools and techniques to enhance threat detection, strengthen defenses, and conduct comprehensive security assessments in a secure and ethical manner. Emphasis is placed on practical applications, critical evaluation of AI methods, and the ethical implications of utilizing AI to protect systems. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, students will develop expertise in employing AI technologies to address modern defensive cybersecurity challenges.

Prerequisites

Special information

Note: Students are responsible to both be aware of and abide by prerequisites for CYBR courses for which they enroll, and will be administratively dropped from a course if they have not met prerequisites.
4 Undergraduate credits

Effective January 10, 2025 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Analyze the role of AI in enhancing defensive cybersecurity operations and security assessments, connecting theoretical principles to practical applications.
  • Apply AI techniques to conduct security evaluations, identify vulnerabilities, and develop actionable defensive strategies.
  • Develop and evaluate AI-driven solutions to strengthen cybersecurity defenses, focusing on their technical implementation and effectiveness.
  • Develop and evaluate AI-enhanced risk-reduction strategies, incorporating methodologies for threat detection, risk assessment, and mitigation.
  • Apply ethical and legal implications of using AI in defensive cybersecurity applications, ensuring responsible and compliant practices.
  • Present scalable AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, effectively communicating their impact and implementation strategies in professional and collaborative contexts.

Summer 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Applied AI in Cyber Defense Operations Cooper, Molly Books for CYBR-425-50 Summer 2025 Course details for CYBR-425-50 Summer 2025