Applied Cybersecurity for the AI Era: SOC Operations, Incident Response & Digital Forensics

Description

Program Overview

• Program Main Code Name: APCYBER
  • Program Code: APCYBER
  • Program Length: 28 Weeks (7 Months)
  • Total Contact Hours: 336 Hours
  • Total Credit Hours: 13.4 Credits
  • Delivery Method: In-person Live Instructor-Led, Virtual Live Instructor-Led, or 1-on-1 Personalized Mentorship

Admissions Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum age of 18 years (Applicants under 18 require parental/legal guardian consent)
  • Basic computer literacy and networking fundamentals
  • Understanding of operating systems (Windows and Linux)
  • Successful NVIT Admissions Interview

Program Description

The Applied Cybersecurity for the AI Era: SOC Operations, Incident Response & Digital Forensics (APCYBER) program prepares students to operate in modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs), respond to cybersecurity incidents, and conduct digital forensics investigations using AI-enhanced tools and methodologies.

Students gain practical hands-on skills in:

• AI-enhanced SIEM operations and log analysis using machine learning platforms
• Proactive threat hunting and behavioral analytics with AI-powered tools 
• Incident response coordination and crisis management in AI Era environments 
• Digital forensics investigation using AI-assisted analysis techniques 
• Compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements for AI-enhanced security 
• Ethical hacking and penetration testing with automated tools

Graduates will be equipped to protect organizations from sophisticated cyber threats while leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to enhance security operations across industries.

Course Description

This course of instruction prepares individuals for entry-level to intermediate roles as SOC Analysts, Cybersecurity Analysts, Incident Response Specialists, Digital Forensics Analysts, and AI-Enhanced Security Engineers.

Students will:

• Monitor and analyze security events using AI-enhanced SIEM platforms including Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Sentinel, and IBM QRadar. 
• Conduct threat hunting campaigns using machine learning-powered detection techniques and behavioral analytics. 
• Respond to complex cybersecurity incidents using automated response tools and AI-assisted investigation methods. 
• Perform digital forensics investigations using AI-enhanced forensic tools and evidence analysis platforms.
• Implement compliance controls and conduct security assessments using automated frameworks.

Occupations for Which Training Will Be Provided

• SOC Analyst (Tier 1) – AI Enhanced ($58,000 – $75,000) 
• AI-Powered Cybersecurity Analyst ($70,000 – $90,000) 
• Incident Response Specialist – AI Enhanced ($85,000 – $110,000) 
• Digital Forensics Analyst – AI Powered ($90,000 – $115,000) 
• AI/ML Security Engineer ($95,000 – $140,000) 
• AI Cybersecurity Analyst ($85,000 – $115,000) 
• GenAI Security Specialist ($100,000 – $130,000) 
• Cloud Security Engineer – AI Native ($95,000 – $125,000)