As a global provider of digital skill development training programs, Simplilearn collaborated with Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education to offer an advanced program. The professional certification course involves extensive sessions on AI-Powered Cybersecurity. In addition, the course aims to equip motivated professionals with technical expertise along with insights on how artificial intelligence changes the realm of cybersecurity. The entire training program takes 18 weeks and covers live online sessions, lab work, guided practice, case study, and portfolio learning.
Closing the Global Workforce Gap
Cyber attacks have become highly automated and threatening. Therefore, contemporary organizations look for experts in AI-Powered Cybersecurity solutions. Right now, the global cybersecurity workforce gap has already crossed a staggering four million professionals. Industry reports indicate that automated attacks are becoming highly adaptive and exceptionally hard to detect. At the same time, organizations are constantly investing in automation tools for enhancing threat detection, response, and protecting critical infrastructure.
Advanced Skills and Tools for Technical Analysis
The new course combines basic principles and future-oriented threat intelligence. In particular, students will be introduced to enterprise infrastructure security, ethical hacking, automated protection measures, ransomware protection, and malware analysis. Moreover, students acquire practical skills of using industry-standard technical tools. This includes such platforms as n8n, IntelMQ, Shodan, Wireshark, Splunk, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, and Google Colab.
Speaking about the program, Shelly Jobst, Director of Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education, said, “Cybersecurity is and will continue to advance with the growing influence of AI across enterprise systems and digital infrastructure. Organizations require professionals who can understand the foundations of security and the emerging role of AI in identifying and mitigating threats. Through this program, we aim to impart practical and future-ready capabilities for emerging cybersecurity roles.”
Adapting to Modern Technical Workflows
The specialized course directly reflects the rapid evolution of modern information security roles. Specifically, it integrates practical machine learning applications across daily workflows. These include advanced behavioral analytics, threat detection automation, and AI-assisted exploitation techniques.
Commenting on the collaboration, Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO, Simplilearn, said, “We are pleased to partner with Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education to launch a program that addresses the growing convergence of AI and cybersecurity. As an upskilling platform, we understand that professionals need to develop expertise that goes beyond traditional approaches to threat detection and response. This course brings together hands-on cybersecurity learning with AI applications to help learners with job-ready capabilities for modern security environments.”
Admission Requirements and Benefits of the Program
This program is ideal for early career professionals, information technology professionals, and students seeking to become part of today’s security workforce. However, it is important that the applicant should have at least a basic knowledge of programming. Work experience in technology or relevant field is advantageous yet optional.
The graduates get a dual digital badge and a certificate from both of these institutions. They also get access to master classes from Virginia Tech faculty members along with the official LinkedIn alumni membership.
Overview of Institutions
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University breaks new grounds through transdisciplinary education. Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the comprehensive land-grant institution enhances global quality of life. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 38,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Additionally, the premier research institution has a massive global presence and conducts more than $650 million in vital research annually.
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Source: PRNewswire
