OWASP LLM and Generative AI Security Center of Excellence Guide

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AI-Powered Threat Detection Dashboard
Beginner 8h

Develop a beginner-friendly dashboard that uses AI algorithms to identify potential security threats in a simulated network environment. This project introduces basic concepts of AI in cybersecurity and threat detection.

Real-World Context: This project simulates how cybersecurity professionals use AI tools to monitor and mitigate threats in real-time.
Learning Objectives
  • Understand the basics of AI in cybersecurity
  • Learn how to utilize AI tools for threat detection
  • Create a simple user interface for monitoring threats
Skills Practiced
Basic AI implementation User interface design
Deliverables
  • A functional AI-powered threat detection dashboard
  • Documentation outlining the AI models used
  • A brief report on potential improvements
Success Criteria
  • Dashboard successfully identifies at least 80% of simulated threats
  • User interface is intuitive and easy to navigate
  • Documentation clearly explains AI model choices
Required Tools & Technologies
Python Jupyter Notebook
Concepts from Resource
AI in cybersecurity Threat detection
Project Type:

Individual

Industry Context:

Cybersecurity

Security Automation Workflow with Generative AI
Intermediate 8h

Create an intermediate-level automation workflow that uses generative AI to streamline routine security tasks, such as log analysis and anomaly detection, enhancing organizational efficiency.

Real-World Context: Professionals use automation to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy in security operations.
Learning Objectives
  • Develop automation workflows using generative AI
  • Integrate AI tools into existing security processes
  • Analyze logs and detect anomalies using AI
Skills Practiced
Security automation Generative AI application
Deliverables
  • An automated workflow for security tasks
  • A report detailing the workflow process
  • A presentation on the benefits of automation
Success Criteria
  • Workflow automates at least 3 routine security tasks
  • Report includes clear analysis of efficiency gains
  • Presentation effectively communicates automation benefits
Required Tools & Technologies
Python Apache Airflow
Concepts from Resource
Security automation Machine learning applications
Project Type:

Team

Industry Context:

Cybersecurity

Advanced AI Security Tool Development
Advanced 8h

Design and implement an advanced AI security tool that utilizes large language models (LLMs) to predict and prevent sophisticated cyber threats, pushing the boundaries of AI security applications.

Real-World Context: This project mirrors the development of cutting-edge security tools used by leading cybersecurity firms to protect against evolving threats.
Learning Objectives
  • Design a security tool using LLMs
  • Implement predictive models for threat prevention
  • Evaluate the tool's effectiveness in real-world scenarios
Skills Practiced
Advanced AI model development Predictive analytics
Deliverables
  • A fully functional AI security tool
  • Detailed technical documentation
  • A case study demonstrating tool effectiveness
Success Criteria
  • Tool accurately predicts and prevents over 90% of threats
  • Documentation provides comprehensive technical insights
  • Case study shows real-world applicability and results
Required Tools & Technologies
TensorFlow PyTorch
Concepts from Resource
AI in cybersecurity Security best practices
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:
documentation
Difficulty:
intermediate
Related Skills
AI Security Engineering Prompt Engineering AI Governance
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