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There are 3 modules in this course
Learners completing “Defend Against AI-Driven Phishing and Social Engineering” will master the skills needed to recognize, defend against, and simulate cutting-edge phishing campaigns powered by generative AI. By the end of the course, learners will: identify advanced features of AI-generated phishing emails; interpret attacker tactics and persuasive language; generate and test realistic scenarios using tools like SniperPhish and PentestGPT; and track engagement to discover vulnerabilities. Unique to this course is its hands-on, tool-focused approach, equipping entry-level cybersecurity professionals, technical support staff, and aspiring penetration testers with practical labs, real-world simulation, and instant feedback—requiring no prior AI or ML experience. Learners will benefit by acquiring the same skills employers expect for live engagements, bridging the gap between theory and automation, and preparing to address rapidly evolving, compliance-focused threats in diverse business environments.
Get ready to master practical phishing and social engineering strategies empowered by generative AI. This module delivers essential, actionable skills for identifying and both defending against—and crafting—sophisticated attacks. Through immersive labs, real-world tools, and hands-on exercises, learners will quickly understand how attackers leverage AI for automation and persuasion, while also building the competencies employers expect in active engagements. By focusing on practical techniques over dense theory, participants will recognize, analyze, and simulate cutting-edge threats with clarity and speed—even with limited prior experience.
What's included
9 videos2 readings3 assignments
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9 videos•Total 29 minutes
Welcome to Defense with GenAI•3 minutes
Meet the Expert: Rick Bodnar•1 minute
Phishing with AI•3 minutes
Scenario: SniperPhish with AI•4 minutes
Demo: Interface, Quick Tracker, Web Tracker•4 minutes
Demo: Create Email•4 minutes
Demo: Format Email & Link Web Trackers•3 minutes
Social Engineering with AI•3 minutes
Demo: Fake Personas with AI•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Action Story: The Suspicious CEO Email•5 minutes
Action Story: The Unstoppable Fake Vendor•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 42 minutes
AI-Driven Phishing and Social Engineering - Exam•26 minutes
AI-Enhanced Phishing•10 minutes
AI-Enhanced Social Engineering•6 minutes
Machine Learning for Network Anomaly Detection
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Unlock the hidden insights in network traffic with practical machine learning tools—no prior experience required. This module guides learners step by step through using isolation forests, a powerful and industry-standard ML model, to detect anomalies in real-world network scans. With hands-on scripts, simple explanations, and instant visual feedback, professionals gain the skills to spot unusual patterns and support rapid security investigations. By completing this module, even those new to machine learning will be able to apply these techniques confidently and begin transforming raw data into actionable intelligence.
What's included
6 videos3 readings2 assignments
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6 videos•Total 22 minutes
Evaluating Isolation Forests•2 minutes
Demo: Nmap, Python, XML•4 minutes
Demo: Port Distribution•4 minutes
Demo: Results•2 minutes
Demo: Generate Reports•5 minutes
Demo: Assessment Results•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
Turning Raw Scan Data into Actionable Security Insights: Why Real Analysis Beats Guesswork•5 minutes
Action Story: The Data Drift Deadline•5 minutes
Sample Size Analysis Demo•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 36 minutes
Untitled•26 minutes
Evaluating Isolation Forests•10 minutes
AI-Driven Clustering for Network Traffic Analysis
Module 3•1 hour to complete
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Feeling overwhelmed by noisy, complex network data? This module empowers professionals to segment, visualize, and interpret traffic using powerful AI-driven clustering techniques. Through hands-on scripts and guided workflows, learners will discover how clustering uncovers stealthy threats, isolates rogue devices, and highlights misconfigurations. From choosing the right clustering method to mastering visualization, participants gain immediately actionable skills. Even those skeptical or new to AI will quickly see how these tools transform chaos into clear, actionable intelligence—boosting confidence and delivering real-world results.
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7 videos2 readings2 assignments
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7 videos•Total 20 minutes
How Hierarchical Clustering works•3 minutes
Advantages and Disadvantages of Hierarchical Clustering•3 minutes
Demo: Hierarchical Clustering•3 minutes
Demo: Interpreting Results•4 minutes
Demo: Choosing an algorithm for Clustering•2 minutes
Demo: Analyze and Evaluate•3 minutes
Next Steps in Cybersecurity•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Hierarchical Clustering & New Patterns•5 minutes
Action Story: The Rogue Beacon Cluster•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 26 minutes
AI-Driven Clustering for Network Traffic Analysis - Exam•20 minutes
Untitled•6 minutes
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