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Secure Intelligent Systems

Security practitioners and developers protecting AI systems. Learn to build systems with hands-on projects and applied engineering.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

AI Security Engineer

Secure Intelligent Systems. Develop practical competencies through focused labs, project work and a final capstone.

Who this program is for

Security practitioners and developers protecting AI systems.

Career alignment

AI Security Engineer, AI Security Specialist. Role alignment describes relevant skills and does not guarantee employment.

YOUR LEARNING BLUEPRINT

From understanding
to implementation.

01Threat Discovery+

Skills and technologies you’ll develop:

AI Threat ModelingPrompt InjectionJailbreaking

Hands-on lab: apply these concepts, test the results and document engineering decisions.

02Agent Defense+

Skills and technologies you’ll develop:

Data ExfiltrationTool AbuseAgent Permissions

Hands-on lab: apply these concepts, test the results and document engineering decisions.

03Isolation & Secrets+

Skills and technologies you’ll develop:

Credential IsolationSandboxingSecrets Management

Hands-on lab: apply these concepts, test the results and document engineering decisions.

04Secure Integration+

Skills and technologies you’ll develop:

API SecurityModel Supply Chain

Hands-on lab: apply these concepts, test the results and document engineering decisions.

05Assurance+

Skills and technologies you’ll develop:

Red TeamingIncident ResponseAI Governance

Hands-on lab: apply these concepts, test the results and document engineering decisions.

Show what you can build.

PROJECT 1

Prompt injection threat model

Build a working system with defined requirements, evaluation and documented limitations.

PROJECT 2

Least privilege agent

Build a working system with defined requirements, evaluation and documented limitations.

PROJECT 3

AI incident response exercise

Build a working system with defined requirements, evaluation and documented limitations.

FINAL CAPSTONE

Demonstrate practical competency.

Red-team an AI agent and implement defenses against unauthorized actions and data access.

Before you begin.

Prerequisites

Application security or engineering fundamentals.

Professional credential

AI Security Engineer Professional Certificate. Completion requires published coursework, assessments, projects and capstone requirements. Final passing scores, exam attempts and grading policies will be confirmed for your cohort before enrollment. This is an Epic IT certificate, not a university degree or third-party accredited qualification.

Career pathway

Build on this program with a related engineering pathway or industry specialization.

Questions, answered.

How long is this program?

Schedule and duration to be confirmed.

What is the delivery format?

Online, live and in-person options subject to cohort availability.

What is tuition?

Tuition information coming soon. Pricing, payment plans, start dates and enrollment deadlines will be confirmed before purchase.

What technology do I need?

A reliable computer, internet access and the ability to run development tools. Cloud/API requirements and additional costs will be disclosed in the cohort syllabus.

Is employment guaranteed?

No. Programs develop competencies and portfolio evidence; employment depends on individual preparation and market conditions.

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