BCR Cyber Expands Training Programs with Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Course

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BCR Cyber, a Baltimore-area cybersecurity training center and provider, has introduced a new one-week course focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies in cybersecurity operations. The 40-hour course aims to equip students with a foundational understanding of AI and ML concepts, making them proficient in evaluating and operating AI-enabled SOC tools. Developed in collaboration with tech expert Nick Reese, the course includes hands-on exercises and case studies covering AI history, fundamentals, and applications in cybersecurity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Security Operations Centers course is a 40-hour, one-week program designed for students with little to no AI experience.
  • The course combines lectures, hands-on tabletop exercises, and case studies to cover eight modules, including AI history and fundamentals, cybersecurity, data, neural networks, and generative AI.
  • The course was developed in collaboration with tech expert Nick Reese, who has worked with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the White House, and other government agencies.
  • Students will learn to explain foundational AI/ML concepts relevant to cybersecurity and SOC environments.
  • The course will enable students to identify and analyze AI/ML applications in cybersecurity operations, understand their impact on system performance and outcomes, and integrate AI/ML best practices into SOC operations.
  • BCR Cyber President and CEO Michael Spector stated that AI has become a significant element of cybersecurity, and SOC operators must be AI proficient to understand, evaluate, and operate AI-enabled SOC tools.

Statistics:

  • The course is designed for 40 hours of instruction, spread over one week.
  • The course includes 8 modules covering various AI and ML topics.
  • The course was developed in collaboration with tech expert Nick Reese, who has worked on national technology policy and cutting-edge AI capabilities for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the White House.