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


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Contact UsSeptember 16, 2025
Ransomware, cloud complexity, and AI-powered threats are redefining the cyber risk surface in healthcare. As attackers evolve faster than traditional defenses, security leaders must act decisively to protect operations and safeguard patient care.
Listen on-demand to SANS 4th Annual Healthcare Forum where top cybersecurity experts and industry leaders explore crisis-ready strategies for cloud resilience, AI threat response, and ransomware containment. Walk away with practical insights to strengthen your security posture.
Panel: Navigating AI-Driven Threats with CISA and HHS: Guidance for Healthcare Leaders
Vital Signs: Cyber Defenses for Healthcare’s Control Systems | Dean Parsons
Evolving Threats: The Role of AI in Modern Ransomware Attacks | Mari DeGrazia
Practical Tips for Managing Modern Cybersecurity Risk | James Tarala and Russell Eubanks
Fireside Chat: Defending Healthcare in the Age of AI
Fortifying Healthcare in the Cloud: Strategies for Cyber Resilience and Data Protection | Chris Edmundson


Rob T. Lee is Chief AI Officer and Chief of Research at SANS Institute, where he leads research, mentors faculty, and helps cybersecurity teams and executive leaders prepare for AI and emerging threats.
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Dean Parsons, CEO of ICS Defense Force, teaches ICS515 and co-authors ICS418, emphasizing ICS-specific detection, incident response, and security programs that support OT operations—aligning practitioners and leaders on clear, defensible action.
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Mari DeGrazia loves the satisfaction of solving a good puzzle. That fascination paired with her technical abilities has made digital forensics the perfect career fit. She has 20 years of experience in the IT industry, including 10 years in DFIR.
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James is a managing partner at Cyverity, specializing in cybersecurity risk and governance. A SANS instructor for 20+ years, he holds 14 GIAC certs including the GSE, and has helped author the CIS Controls, CRF resources, and courses like LDR419 and LDR519.
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Russell is a Principal Consultant and Co-Founder of Cyverity with extensive cybersecurity leadership experience. As former CIO and CISO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, he brings real-world expertise to his role as SANS Principal Instructor.
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Chris Edmundson has been employed in the information technology arena for over 25 years, working in a wide variety of roles, primarily in the public sector related to administration of K-12 public schools and at higher education institutions.
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