AI-Powered Cyber Defense: Automating Security with Intelligent Agents
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AI-Powered Cyber Defense: Automating Security with Intelligent Agents
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What you'll learn
Gain hands-on experience with AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Sentinel for security automation.
Learn to integrate AI with SIEM solutions to streamline cybersecurity workflows.
Explore techniques for enhancing threat intelligence and analysis using AI-powered tools.
Understand how to create, deploy, and test AI-driven security solutions in real-world environments.
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May 2026
9 assignments
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There are 9 modules in this course
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In this course, you will learn how AI can revolutionize cyber defense, focusing on automating security workflows using intelligent agents. By exploring AI-driven tools and platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and OpenAI's ChatGPT, you'll gain practical insights into building and deploying automated security systems. You will also understand the role of AI in enhancing threat intelligence, integrating various cybersecurity tools, and optimizing incident response. You will start by setting up your cybersecurity lab and configuring essential tools like Microsoft Sentinel and ChatGPT for automated workflows. From there, you will progress through lessons that help you integrate advanced features, such as AI-driven threat detection and automated security reporting, while learning to customize solutions for specific use cases. The course also explores threat intelligence enhancement with AI, including using services like VirusTotal for better analysis. Designed for cybersecurity professionals, this course will benefit those looking to enhance their security operations with AI and automation. The target audience includes IT professionals, cybersecurity analysts, and anyone interested in advanced defense mechanisms powered by artificial intelligence. There are no strict prerequisites, but familiarity with basic cybersecurity principles is helpful. The difficulty level is intermediate, as the course builds on foundational cybersecurity knowledge. By the end of the course, you will be able to configure and deploy AI-driven cybersecurity automation, integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into your security workflows, enhance threat intelligence using AI, and implement advanced AI solutions for real-time defense scenarios.
In this module, we will provide an overview of the course scope, goals, and the exciting cybersecurity automation journey ahead. You’ll gain insight into how AI will transform traditional security operations and set the stage for the tools and skills you'll be using in later modules. This section serves as your introduction to the upcoming learning experience.
What's included
1 video1 reading
1 video•Total 2 minutes
- Introduction•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will walk you through the setup of a free cybersecurity lab environment where you'll configure essential AI tools, including Microsoft Sentinel. You'll learn to deploy, update, and configure key systems to enable seamless AI-powered cybersecurity automation. Expect to explore both technical configurations and cost management considerations.
What's included
10 videos1 assignment
10 videos•Total 50 minutes
- Get ChatGPT API Key for Automated Cybersecurity•3 minutes
- Essential Setup for AI-Driven Security Automation•3 minutes
- Introduction to AI-Powered SIEM Solution•1 minute
- 4 - All in One Solution Explained•6 minutes
- Deploying Microsoft Sentinel: Step-by-Step Creation•8 minutes
- Changes to Microsoft Sentinel and Lab Setup•3 minutes
- Introduction to New Security Portal Interface•6 minutes
- Configuring Microsoft Sentinel to Enable AI Driven Threat Detection•5 minutes
- Understanding AI Project Costs•3 minutes
- Manual Deployment of Microsoft Sentinel•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Setup Free Cybersecurity Lab with AI - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT with SIEM solutions like Microsoft Sentinel. You will build, test, and optimize automated workflows that leverage AI for smarter cybersecurity operations. We will explore how to enhance security alerts with AI-driven insights to improve real-time responses to threats.
What's included
9 videos1 assignment
9 videos•Total 55 minutes
- Build in AI Capabilities with Microsoft Sentinel•7 minutes
- The Foundation for Cybersecurity Automation with AI•1 minute
- Creating Your First Logic App•5 minutes
- Options to Connect Security Automation to ChatGPT•4 minutes
- Testing AI Responses for Cybersecurity•9 minutes
- Configuring Inputs for AI•10 minutes
- Integrating OpenAI into Your Cybersecurity Automation•8 minutes
- Enhancing Security Alerts with ChatGPT Insights•5 minutes
- Testing First AI Integration for Cyber Defense•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Integrating OpenAI ChatGPT with SIEM Solution - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on enhancing threat intelligence with AI technologies. You will learn to enrich threat data through automation, integrate AI with existing tools like VirusTotal, and analyze malware samples. This section aims to strengthen your cybersecurity defense with actionable intelligence powered by AI.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videos•Total 32 minutes
- Getting Started with Google Cloud Security AI•4 minutes
- Building a VirusTotal Enrichment Automation•3 minutes
- Obtaining Your VirusTotal API Key•6 minutes
- Creating a Security Incident in Microsoft Sentinel•6 minutes
- Enhancing Your Threat Intelligence Workflows•9 minutes
- Analyzing Malware with AI•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Threat Intelligence Enrichment with AI - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. You’ll explore sophisticated techniques for automating security workflows, analyzing complex security logs, and combining multiple AI models for a more robust defense. The focus is on enhancing threat detection, incident response, and overall defense capabilities with AI.
What's included
10 videos1 assignment
10 videos•Total 43 minutes
- Introduction to Advance AI Automation for Cybersecurity•0 minutes
- How to Use Logs Related to Cybersecurity Incident•4 minutes
- Processing and Parsing Security Logs with AI•8 minutes
- Testing AI-Powered Log Analysis•3 minutes
- How to Combine Multiple AI Together•3 minutes
- Combining AI Outputs for Superior Threat Analysis•6 minutes
- Testing Real-World Incident Response with AI•5 minutes
- Automating Security Query Creation•5 minutes
- Implementing AI-Driven Security Analytics•6 minutes
- Testing GenAI Security Queries•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Cyber Defense Solutions with AI•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore commercial AI solutions designed for enterprise-level cybersecurity. You will review platforms such as Intezer, learn to integrate these tools securely, and automate key functions like malware identification and threat analysis. This section introduces you to the enterprise-scale potential of AI in cybersecurity.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Overview of Commercial AI Solutions for Cybersecurity•2 minutes
- Exploring Intezer a Commercial AI Threat Analysis Platform•3 minutes
- Setting Up Secure Key Management•3 minutes
- Obtaining Your Intezer API Key•2 minutes
- Automating Malware Identification with AI•6 minutes
- Exploring AI-Driven Threat Intelligence Results•4 minutes
- Decoding AI Automation Logic•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Commercial AI Cyber Defense - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will prepare you for implementing AI-based cybersecurity solutions in a production environment. You will learn to deploy, manage, and analyze AI-driven workflows, ensuring that your models are optimized for real-world use. From securing AI credentials to reviewing automation results, this section covers the final steps for bringing your AI solutions into production.
What's included
16 videos1 assignment
16 videos•Total 86 minutes
- Introduction to Secure AI for Cybersecurity•1 minute
- Protecting Your AI Secrets•5 minutes
- Deploying AI Solutions from Templates•6 minutes
- Automating Security Reports with ChatGPT•7 minutes
- Build Your Personal AI Model in Azure•5 minutes
- Understanding ChatGPT Pricing in Azure•5 minutes
- Choosing the Right ChatGPT Model•3 minutes
- Deploying AI Studio in Azure•5 minutes
- Overview of AI Studio in Azure•6 minutes
- Deep Dive into Azure AI Functionality•8 minutes
- Deploying Your ChatGPT Model in Azure•6 minutes
- ChatGPT in Production for Cyber Defense•6 minutes
- Deploying the Azure ChatGPT Playbook: Automate Your Security Workflow•4 minutes
- Reviewing Your AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity Workflow•3 minutes
- Analyzing Azure AI Automation Results•5 minutes
- Remediation Actions with AI•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Preparing Cybersecurity AI Automation for Production - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how to customize AI by enriching it with your own data. You’ll learn to set up Azure storage, build automation pipelines, and ingest enriched data into your AI models. This process strengthens the relevance and effectiveness of your cybersecurity defense, providing more accurate insights.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videos•Total 19 minutes
- Introduction to Data Enrichment for AI in Cybersecurity•1 minute
- Setting Up Azure Storage for AI Data Enrichment•3 minutes
- Building an AI Data Enrichment Automation for Cybersecurity•5 minutes
- Generate Files for AI Model Enrichment•2 minutes
- Ingesting Data into Your AI Model in Azure•5 minutes
- Leveraging Your Enriched AI Model for Enhanced Cyber Defense•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Customizing AI with Your Data - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will conclude the course with essential tips on avoiding unexpected cloud and AI service costs. You’ll also reflect on the key concepts and practices learned, setting you up for success in applying AI-powered cybersecurity solutions in the real world. The conclusion will solidify your understanding and readiness for future applications.
What's included
1 video2 assignments
1 video•Total 6 minutes
- Avoid Unexpected Charges•6 minutes
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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AI-powered cyber defense refers to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques to automate and enhance cybersecurity operations. This approach leverages intelligent agents to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats more effectively than traditional methods. It is increasingly relevant due to the growing complexity and volume of cyber threats, which require faster, more scalable responses than manual security systems can offer.
This specialization focuses on automating cybersecurity using AI-driven solutions, primarily through the integration of OpenAI models and advanced security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Google Cloud Security AI. Throughout the modules, participants learn how to set up, configure, and integrate AI technologies to strengthen threat detection, incident response, and cybersecurity analytics.
After completing this specialization, you will be capable of deploying and configuring AI-powered security tools, automating threat detection and incident response workflows, and integrating AI insights into your cybersecurity operations. You will also be able to enhance security data analysis, manage AI-driven cyber defense systems, and leverage commercial AI platforms for enterprise-level security.
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