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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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Ross Bergman

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About Ross Bergman

Ross Bergman has more than three decades of experience as an Information Technology and Security Professional. Over the course of his career, he has held both leadership and hands-on roles across multiple industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, education, and software-as-a-service. As a Lead Author and Principal Instructor with the SANS Institute, and a faculty member of the SANS Technology Institute—an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and multi-year winner of the National Cyber League competition—Ross helps cybersecurity professionals build confidence and capability as defenders. He is a Principal Instructor for two cornerstone SANS courses: SEC401: Security Essentials—Network, Endpoint, and Cloud and SEC501: Advanced Security Essentials—Enterprise Defender (for which he is the Lead Author), guiding students to think critically, respond effectively, and strengthen enterprise defenses with measurable results.

Student Reviews

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    The instructor was super knowledgeable about the topics in the course and did an excellent job at explaining even the most complicated concepts. Great instructor for an intro course! I would 100% recommend this course to others, especially with Ross. All the concepts are explained so well and reinforced with the labs.
    Meghana BhatiaDell
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    Ross Bergman is engaging, concise, and very willing to help with any issues.
    Aaron AchGood Harbor Security Risk Management
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    I am amazed at the energy and enthusiasm that Ross was able to keep all week! His explanations were excellent, and his patience for answering questions and reviewing materials was extraordinary. A really good job!
    Michael PendergrassCisco
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