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AI + Cyber Security

The masterclass nobody else in Wales is teaching. Tackle AI phishing, deepfakes and AI-powered malware — and build the governance frameworks that organisations desperately need.

Free after redundancy in Wales with Welsh Government ReAct+ funding

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5 daysAbout 40 hours, 9am to 5pm
IntermediateLevel
Maesteg or onlineLlynfi Enterprise Centre or live online
£0With ReAct+ funding

What you'll learn on the AI + Cyber Security course.

AI is being weaponised faster than organisations can defend against it. AI-generated phishing emails that pass every human check. Deepfaked video calls impersonating your CEO. Malware that rewrites itself to evade detection.

This five-day masterclass sits at the intersection of two of the fastest-growing fields in tech. You'll learn how AI is being used offensively, how to defend against it, and how to build governance frameworks that keep organisations safe.

You need basic IT/cyber awareness. Ideal if you've done our Cyber Security bootcamp or have equivalent experience.

40hIntensive training
5Hands-on labs
3Portfolio deliverables
1:6Tutor ratio max

Five days, one step at a time.

Mornings are taught sessions. Afternoons are hands-on labs where you build something real.

  1. Day 1

    The AI Threat Landscape

    How AI is changing the attack surface — from script kiddies to nation-state actors using generative AI at scale.

    • AI in the hands of attackers
    • Generative AI attack techniques
    • AI-enhanced reconnaissance
    • The economics of AI-powered crime
    • Welsh & UK threat intelligence
    • AI vs traditional attack comparison

    LabAnalyse real-world AI-powered attack case studies

  2. Day 2

    AI-Powered Phishing & Deepfakes

    The attacks that fool humans and machines alike. Detect, defend and respond to AI-generated social engineering.

    • AI-generated phishing at scale
    • Voice cloning & vishing
    • Deepfake video detection
    • Business email compromise with AI
    • Defence strategies & tools
    • Building awareness programmes

    LabDetect AI-generated phishing in a simulated inbox exercise

  3. Day 3

    AI Defence & Security Automation

    Fight fire with fire. Use AI to automate detection, response and hunting — the tools SOCs are adopting now.

    • AI-powered SIEM & threat detection
    • Automated incident response
    • AI-assisted threat hunting
    • Behavioural analytics
    • ML for anomaly detection
    • Security orchestration (SOAR)

    LabBuild an automated detection pipeline for AI-powered attacks

  4. Day 4

    AI Governance & Risk Management

    The frameworks, policies and controls that organisations need to adopt AI safely. Regulation, compliance, accountability.

    • AI governance frameworks
    • EU AI Act & UK regulation
    • AI risk assessment methods
    • Responsible AI principles
    • Bias & fairness in AI security
    • Building an AI governance board

    LabDraft an AI governance policy for a Welsh organisation

  5. Day 5

    Building AI-Aware Security Operations

    Bring it all together: design a security operations capability that accounts for AI on both sides of the fight.

    • AI-aware SOC design
    • Threat modelling with AI
    • Red team vs blue team with AI
    • AI security roadmap planning
    • Measuring AI security maturity
    • Career paths in AI security

    CapstonePresent your AI threat assessment and governance policy

Learners analysing AI-powered cyber threats on the free AI and Cyber Security course

Three real projects for your CV.

You leave with work you can show an employer, not just a certificate.

  • AI Threat Assessment

    A comprehensive threat assessment showing how AI attacks could target a specific organisation — ready for board-level presentation.

  • AI Governance Policy Draft

    A written AI governance framework covering safe use, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

  • Automated Defence Pipeline

    A working demo of an AI-powered detection and response pipeline — the practical proof that you can build, not just talk.

Is this course right for you?

Best for: IT professionals, cyber learners, businesses.

This is for you if…

  • IT professionals wanting to specialise in AI security
  • You've completed our Cyber Security bootcamp or equivalent
  • Business owners concerned about AI-powered attacks
  • Security analysts wanting to understand the AI threat landscape
  • You have basic cyber security knowledge

It's probably not for you if…

  • You have zero cyber security background (start with our Cyber bootcamp)
  • You want purely offensive hacking (try our Ethical Hacking course)
  • You're looking for a management-only overview with no labs
  • You need compliance-only governance without technical content

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