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

SEC595Cyber Defense, Artificial Intelligence
SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals
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Joshua Barone

Joshua Barone

Architect

Joshua Barone has over 10 years of experience as a software developer, specializing in security design and development. He has been developing software for over 20 years, with a focus on simple and secure code.

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Domenica Crognale

Domenica (Lee) Crognale

Cybersecurity Engineer

Domenica brings 20 years of mobile forensics experience supporting U.S. federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies while leading global training programs for elite investigative units including FBI and military special operations forces.

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Michael Hoffman

Michael Hoffman

Field CTO – Oil and Gas

Michael Hoffman teaches ICS410 and ICS612 with a plant floor mindset, turning complex ICS/OT concepts into clear, repeatable practices. Students leave with practical skills that enable them to protect essential services without compromising safety or uptime.

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Frank Kim

Frank Kim

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SANS Fellow Frank Kim helps to develop the next generation of CISOs and cyber leaders while teaching LDR512 and LDR514.

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Ahmed Abugharbia

Ahmed Abugharbia

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Ahmed is the founder of Cyberdojo with 17+ years in cloud, network, and application security. He specializes in GenAI security and has led projects in cloud security, application security, and incident response.

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Jeff McJunkin

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Jeff McJunkin, Rogue Valley InfoSec founder, has led Fortune 100 pen tests and shaped Core NetWars. His key role in SANS Holiday Hack Challenge and hands-on security innovations continue to elevate the industry, advancing defenses worldwide.

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What Students Say About SANS Instructors

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    Chad Tilbury continues to impress with his delivery and knowledge. His experience in forensics and expertise with the tools and processes is so helpful to draw from.
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    Joshua Lemon is amazing. He has the professional experience to significantly enhance and supplement course content, and modernizes all of his examples and information so that the course is immediately relevant to my job.
    Puneet SethiBinary Defense
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    Heather is an outstanding instructor. She is passionate about the topic and is extremely knowledgeable. Best class I have ever taken.
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    As a long-time, enterprise network defender, I can say that Phils knowledge is excellent and this class should be manditory training for all blue training.
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