Course Description

The AI Security Level 3 Certification is an advanced cybersecurity course that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to address modern security challenges. This program explores AI-driven security solutions for threat detection, incident response, and deep learning applications. Topics include adversarial AI, network security, cloud security, container security, and blockchain integration. Learners will gain expertise in securing IoT devices, identity and access management (IAM) systems, and physical security infrastructure. The course culminates in a hands-on capstone project that empowers participants to design and engineer AI-powered cybersecurity solutions for real-world scenarios.

Course Objectives

  • Develop expertise in addressing adversarial AI challenges, securing IoT devices, and implementing blockchain-based security solutions.​
  • Develop expertise in addressing adversarial AI challenges, securing IoT devices, and implementing blockchain-based security solutions.
  • Prepare to take on leadership roles in AI security engineering, ensuring organisations remain secure and adaptable in today’s evolving digital landscape.
  • Acquire practical skills through a capstone project, designing AI-driven solutions for identity management, cloud security, and physical security architecture.

Who Should Attend?

While the course is designed for individuals with an intermediate level of experience in cybersecurity, it offers foundational insights into AI, making it accessible for learners looking to specialize in AI-driven security solutions.

Course Agenda

  Module 1: Foundations of AI and Machine Learning for Security Engineering

  1.1 Core AI and ML Concepts for Security

  1.2 AI Use Cases in Cybersecurity

  1.3 Engineering AI Pipelines for Security

  1.4 Challenges in Applying AI to Security

  Module 2: Machine Learning for Threat Detection and Response

  2.1 Engineering Feature Extraction for Cybersecurity Datasets

  2.2 Supervised Learning for Threat Classification

  2.3 Unsupervised Learning for Anomaly Detection

  2.4 Engineering Real-Time Threat Detection Systems

  Module 3: Deep Learning for Security Applications

  3.1 Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for Threat Detection

  3.2 Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and LSTMs for Security

  3.3 Autoencoders for Anomaly Detection

  3.4 Adversarial Deep Learning in Security

  Module 4: Adversarial AI in Security

  4.1 Introduction to Adversarial AI Attacks

  4.2 Defense Mechanisms Against Adversarial Attacks

  4.3 Adversarial Testing and Red Teaming for AI Systems

  4.4 Engineering Robust AI Systems Against Adversarial AI

  Module 5: AI in Network Security

  5.1 AI-Powered Intrusion Detection Systems

  5.2 AI for Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Detection

  5.3 AI-Based Network Anomaly Detection

  5.4 Engineering Secure Network Architectures with AI

  Module 6: AI in Endpoint Security

  6.1 AI for Malware Detection and Classification

  6.2 AI for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

  6.3 AI-Driven Threat Hunting

  6.4 Implementing Lightweight AI Models for Resource-Constrained Devices

  Module 7: Secure AI System Engineering

  7.1 Designing Secure AI Architectures

  7.2 Cryptography in AI for Security

  7.3 Ensuring Model Explainability and Transparency in Security

  7.4 Performance Optimization of AI Security Systems

  Module 8: AI for Cloud and Container Security

  8.1 AI for Securing Cloud Environments

  8.2 AI-Driven Container Security

  8.3 AI for Securing Serverless Architectures

  8.4 AI and DevSecOps

  Module 9: AI and Blockchain for Security

  9.1 Fundamentals of Blockchain and AI Integration

  9.2 AI for Fraud Detection in Blockchain

  9.3 Smart Contracts and AI Security

  9.4 AI-Enhanced Consensus Algorithms

  Module 10: AI in Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  10.1 AI for User Behavior Analytics in IAM

  10.2 AI for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

  10.3 AI for Zero-Trust Architecture

  10.4 AI for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

  Module 11: AI for Physical and IoT Security

  11.1 AI for Securing Smart Cities

  11.2 AI for Industrial IoT Security

  11.3 AI for Autonomous Vehicle Security

  11.4 AI for Securing Smart Homes and Consumer IoT

  Module 12: Capstone Project - Engineering AI Security Systems

  12.1 Defining the Capstone Project Problem

  12.2 Engineering the AI Solution

  12.3 Deploying and Monitoring the AI System

  12.4 Final Capstone Presentation and Evaluation

  Optional Module: AI Agents for Security level 3

  Understanding AI Agents

  Case Studies

  Hands-On Practice with AI Agents

Assessment Methodology

All courses conducted by EdTech will begin with a Pre-evaluation and end with a Post-evaluation. The instructor will evaluate the knowledge and skills of the participants according to the feedback given by participants. This will help to recognize the benefits and the level of knowledge gained by participants through the course.

Training Methodology

Facilitated by a highly qualified specialist, who has extensive knowledge and experience; this program will be conducted using extensively interactive methods, encouraging participants to share their own experiences and apply the program material to real-life work situations in order to stimulate group discussions and improve the efficiency of the subject coverage.

Percentages of the total course hour classification are:

  • ​40% Theoretical lectures, Concepts and approach
  • 20% Motivation to develop individual skill and Techniques
  • 20% Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • 20% Topic General Discussions and interaction

Course Manual

Participants will be provided with comprehensive presentation material as reference manual. This presentation material is a compilation of core valuable information, references, presentation methods and inspiring reading which will be used as a part of the material guide.

Course Certificate

At the completion of the course, all participants who successfully accomplished the required contact hours will receive an EdTech Training Participation Certificate as a testimony to their commitment to professional development and further education.

Why Edtech ?

  • Industry Experienced; Internationally Qualified Trainers
  • Hands-on Practical Sessions & Assignments
  • Intensive Study materials
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Realistic training methodology
  • High-Quality Training in Affordable Course Fees
  • Achievement Certificate, as approved by the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education Training - ACTVET), HABC, AWS, IAOSHE, SHRM, etc.