SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals



In times of conflict, industrial control systems face rapidly evolving cyber and physical threats. This talk explores how to leverage OT-focused intelligence to understand adversary activity and assess exposure. It covers validating defenses using the SANS ICS Critical Controls and strengthening resilience through asset-focused disaster recovery planning. Practical, actionable guidance for defending critical infrastructure under active threat conditions.
In-Person & Virtual
Registration: All students who register for a 4–6 day course will be eligible to play NetWars for free. Registration for this event will be through your SANS Account Dashboard the week of the event.
About Core NetWars: The most comprehensive of the NetWars ranges, this ultimate multi-disciplinary cyber range powers up the most diverse cyber skills. This range is ideal for advancing your cybersecurity prowess in today's dynamic threat landscape. The winning team and the top five solo players from every Core NetWars tournament throughout the year are offered a chance to compete in the annual SANS Core NetWars Tournament of Champions.
In-Person & Virtual
Registration: All students who register for a 4–6 day course will be eligible to play NetWars for free. Registration for this event will be through your SANS Account Dashboard the week of the event.
About Core NetWars: The most comprehensive of the NetWars ranges, this ultimate multi-disciplinary cyber range powers up the most diverse cyber skills. This range is ideal for advancing your cybersecurity prowess in today's dynamic threat landscape. The winning team and the top five solo players from every Core NetWars tournament throughout the year are offered a chance to compete in the annual SANS Core NetWars Tournament of Champions.
In-Person & Virtual
OWASP offers much more than a single Top 10 list, and this session brings that ecosystem into a live pentesting workflow. It will cover the OWASP project map, Top 10 families, Cheat Sheets, and training apps such as Juice Shop, FinBot, and PyGoat. The demo will then move through reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, Burp Suite integration, data import into DefectDojo, and AI-assisted report writing—providing a complete, modern pentesting workflow.
In-Person & Virtual
Registration: All students who register for a 4–6 day course will be eligible to play NetWars for free. Registration for this event will be through your SANS Account Dashboard the week of the event.
About Core NetWars: The most comprehensive of the NetWars ranges, this ultimate multi-disciplinary cyber range powers up the most diverse cyber skills. This range is ideal for advancing your cybersecurity prowess in today's dynamic threat landscape. The winning team and the top five solo players from every Core NetWars tournament throughout the year are offered a chance to compete in the annual SANS Core NetWars Tournament of Champions.
In-Person & Virtual
Registration: All students who register for a 4–6 day course will be eligible to play NetWars for free. Registration for this event will be through your SANS Account Dashboard the week of the event.
About Core NetWars: The most comprehensive of the NetWars ranges, this ultimate multi-disciplinary cyber range powers up the most diverse cyber skills. This range is ideal for advancing your cybersecurity prowess in today's dynamic threat landscape. The winning team and the top five solo players from every Core NetWars tournament throughout the year are offered a chance to compete in the annual SANS Core NetWars Tournament of Champions.
In-Person & Virtual