BCR CyberToday, a leading provider of comprehensive cybersecurity training and occupational placement services, announced it has been added. Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for SOC Operations to that training program.
This intensive week, 40-hour basic course introduces students to the core concepts of AI and machine learning (ML) within the context of a Security Operations Center (SOC). It is designed for BCR cyber students who have little experience with previous AI, and will help you build a strong conceptual understanding of AI/ML technology in cybersecurity operations.
“AI is quickly becoming an important component of cybersecurity and continues to grow. From AI-enabled attacks to AI cyber defense tools, it is important that SOC operators are AI proficiency.” “By filling basic AI commands with practical training, our courses will help you prepare to understand, evaluate, and operate AI-enabled SOC tools.”
This course was developed in collaboration with Nick Reese. The background to this includes leading the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's emerging technology policy team amid the rapid rise of Generation AI, Smart City Technology, and commercial space innovation. Lease advises the White House, industry and governments around the world on national technology policies, bringing deep expertise to state-of-the-art AI capabilities tailored to operational security needs.
Using a structured blend of lectures, hands-on tabletop exercises and case studies, BCR Cyber's AI course includes eight modules covering the history and foundations of AI and ML. Recognize the use of AI in cybersecurity. The basics of data and AI training. Neural Networks; Generated AI; Case Study – AI in offensive cyber operations. Case Study – Crowdstrike's Charlotte AI for defensive operations. SOCS tabletop exercise AI.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Explains basic AI/ML concepts related to cybersecurity and SOC environments.
- Identify and analyze AI/ML applications with cybersecurity operations.
- Understand how different AI training methods affect system performance and outcomes.
- Interprets AI system output within a security workflow.
- Integrate AI/ML best practices into SOC operations.
- Navigate the ethical and operational challenges related to AI in cybersecurity.
The new introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) for BCR Cyber's SOC Operations Course will be first offered as part of the current Cybersecurity Operations Method Education and Training (COMET) and Intrusion Prevention Education and Training (ICE-T) program.
Comet provides Maryland and local government employees with training them to identify and improve their ability to respond to the biggest cybersecurity challenges facing state and local governments. ICE-T is a six-month entry-level course that begins with Comptia's A+, Network+, and Security+ training, and continues with BCR Cyber's SoCoa I training and certification.
Both Comet and Ice-T are offered free of charge to eligible participants under the Maryland Department of Labor's Employment Progress (Acquisition) Program.
For more information about BCR Cyber, visit www.bcrcyber.com.
About BCR Cyber
Founded in 2017, BCR Cyber (formerly Baltimore Cyber Range) is dedicated to providing excellent training solutions for both government and commercial clients. BCR Cyber trained thousands of individuals and successfully hired over 83%. BCR Cyber Scope is the world's first such facility specializing in workforce development in the cybersecurity sector. BCR Cyber provides trainees with the most advanced cybersecurity strategies and technologies in an environment that simulates real threats in real time. Practical training in scope includes cyber threat detection, compromise mitigation, and system repair, and is complemented by deployment services.
