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


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Annual penetration testing is no longer enough to keep pace with modern threats. But what does continuous penetration testing (CPT) really mean, and how are organizations adopting it today? Join SANS Offensive Operations Curriculum Lead, Stephen Sims, as he leads this panel discussion with SANS instructors Chris Dale, Joshua Wright, and Erik Van Buggenhout on how CPT is helping to reshape offensive security, as well as its limitations.
The panel will explore how automation, real-time attack surface monitoring, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and adaptive testing strategies are influencing the industry, the challenges security teams face in implementation, and where continuous testing is headed next.
Whether you're a seasoned security professional or just beginning to explore offensive automation, this discussion will provide critical insights into the future of penetration testing.


Stephen Sims, an esteemed vulnerability researcher and exploit developer, has significantly advanced cybersecurity by authoring SANS's most advanced courses and co-authoring the "Gray Hat Hacking" series.
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Chris Dale is the Founder and Chief Hacking Officer at River Security. Chris has a background in System Development, IT-Operations and Security Management, and uses his hacker skills to demonstrate risk via Offensive Services and Incident Response.
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Joshua Wright, Senior Technical Director at Counter Hack Challenges and author of SEC504, has spent over two decades teaching and building tools that help defenders identify and counter real-world cyber threats through practical, hands-on learning.
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NVISO co-founder and SANS Senior Instructor, leading cybersecurity education in advanced adversary tactics. Experienced in offensive security with extensive background in penetration testing and ethical hacking across Europe.
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