Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT for Cyber Security 2025

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AI-Powered Phishing Detection System
Beginner 8h

Develop a basic AI model that can identify phishing attempts in emails using natural language processing techniques. This project introduces the use of AI for threat detection.

Real-World Context: Phishing is a common cyber threat, and this project simulates how AI can be used to enhance email security systems.
Learning Objectives
  • Understand the basics of AI in cybersecurity
  • Learn to apply natural language processing for threat detection
  • Build a simple AI model for phishing detection
Skills Practiced
Natural Language Processing Machine Learning Basics
Deliverables
  • A dataset of phishing and non-phishing emails
  • A trained AI model for phishing detection
  • A report documenting the model's accuracy and limitations
Success Criteria
  • The model correctly identifies phishing emails with at least 80% accuracy
  • The report clearly explains the model's working and results
  • Demonstration of the model on a sample email set
Required Tools & Technologies
Python Scikit-learn
Concepts from Resource
AI in cybersecurity Threat detection
Project Type:

Individual

Industry Context:

Cybersecurity

Automating Security Alerts with AI
Intermediate 8h

Create an automation workflow using AI to prioritize and respond to security alerts. This project focuses on security automation and efficiency improvements.

Real-World Context: Organizations often face alert fatigue; automating responses can significantly improve security operations efficiency.
Learning Objectives
  • Develop an understanding of security automation
  • Implement AI to prioritize security alerts
  • Create workflows to automate routine security tasks
Skills Practiced
Automation scripting AI integration in workflows
Deliverables
  • A functional automation script for security alerts
  • Documentation of the workflow process
  • A presentation on the efficiency gains achieved
Success Criteria
  • Automation script successfully prioritizes and responds to alerts
  • Workflow reduces manual intervention by at least 50%
  • Presentation clearly outlines the automation benefits
Required Tools & Technologies
Python Automation tool like Jenkins or Ansible
Concepts from Resource
Security automation AI-powered security tools
Project Type:

Team

Industry Context:

Cybersecurity

Advanced Threat Detection with AI and Machine Learning
Advanced 8h

Design and implement an advanced AI system capable of detecting complex threats by analyzing network traffic patterns. This project involves deep learning and advanced machine learning techniques.

Real-World Context: Advanced threat detection is critical for identifying sophisticated cyber attacks that bypass traditional security measures.
Learning Objectives
  • Apply deep learning techniques to cybersecurity
  • Analyze network traffic for anomaly detection
  • Develop an advanced threat detection model
Skills Practiced
Deep Learning Network Traffic Analysis
Deliverables
  • A deep learning model for threat detection
  • A comprehensive analysis report of network traffic patterns
  • A live demonstration of the model in a simulated environment
Success Criteria
  • Model detects threats with a high degree of accuracy (>90%)
  • Analysis report provides insights into network anomalies
  • Successful live demonstration under simulated conditions
Required Tools & Technologies
TensorFlow or PyTorch Wireshark or a similar network analysis tool
Concepts from Resource
Machine learning applications Threat detection
Project Type:

Classroom

Industry Context:

Cybersecurity

Projects Overview
Total:
3 projects
Beginner:
1
Intermediate:
1
Advanced:
1
Total Time:
~24 hours
Getting Started
  1. Start with beginner projects if you're new to the topic
  2. Review the resource material before beginning
  3. Set up the required tools and technologies
  4. Follow the learning objectives step by step
  5. Document your progress and learnings
  6. Share your completed projects for feedback
Resource Details
Type:
course
Difficulty:
intermediate
Related Skills
Prompt Engineering
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