Course Details

  • Duration 6 Months
  • Skill level Beginner
  • Language English
  • Assessments Yes
Course Overview
1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Overview of AI concepts and applications.
• History and evolution of AI.
• Types of AI (narrow AI, general AI, and super AI).
• Ethical considerations in AI development and deployment.

2. Fundamentals of Machine Learning (ML)

• Introduction to machine learning and its applications.
• Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
• Introduction to Basic ML algorithms

3. Deep Learning and Neural Networks

• Introduction to deep learning and neural networks.
• Building and training neural networks with TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for image recognition.
• Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) for sequence data.

4. Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• Overview of cybersecurity principles and threats.
• Common Cyber-attacks (Malware, Phishing, DoS, DDoS, etc.).
• Introduction to Social Engineering
• Security protocols and encryption techniques.
• Risk management and mitigation strategies.

5. Network Security and Cryptography

• Introduction to network security.
• Securing network infrastructure (Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems).
• Cryptography fundamentals (symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing).
• Secure communication protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH).

6. AI in Cybersecurity

• Applications of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity.
• Using ML for threat detection and malware analysis.
• AI-powered intrusion detection systems.
• Ethical considerations in AI-driven cybersecurity.

7. Practical Applications of AI and ML Tools

• Hands-on exercises using popular AI and ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, Keras).
• Building and training ML models for classification and regression tasks.
• Implementing AI algorithms for data analysis and prediction.

8. Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies

• Overview of cybersecurity tools and software.
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

9. Emerging Trends and Future Directions

• Exploration of emerging trends in AI, ML, and cybersecurity.
• The impact of AI on the future of cybersecurity.
• Career opportunities and further study paths in AI, ML, and cybersecurity.

10. Certification and Continuing Education

• Award of certificate upon successful completion of the course.
• Resources for continued learning and professional development in AI, ML, and cybersecurity.

Facilitators
  • Dr.A. SenthilKumar
  • Dr. M. Ashok Kumar
  • Miss. Liwa’ul Hamdi Labaran
  • Mr. Abdullahi Sani
  • Mr. Ibrahim Yekeen Olamilekan
  • Mr. Victor Lawani
  • Mr. Abel Onyoh
  • Mr. Henry Dekeh Vicent

Contact Information

Reach us through below details.

  • No. 29 Zaria Road Kano, Nigeria
  • +234 818 111 1113, +234 813 989 1220
  • addmission@sun.edu.ng