AI in Defense and Offense: Cybersecurity Skills You Need in 2026

AI is changing how cyberattacks are built and scaled. It is also changing how security teams detect threats and reduce response time. For many Indian learners and working professionals, the bigger challenge is knowing which skills, tools, and practice areas will stay job-relevant as AI-driven malware, automated testing, and SOC automation grow.

To address this shift, we are hosting a live session on “AI in Defense and Offense: Cybersecurity Skills You Need in 2026.” This webinar covers the biggest AI-led cyber threat trends expected in 2026, the rise of AI in cyber defense and SOC workflows, and the hybrid cyber + GenAI skills employers will look for. The session also includes a practical employability focus, a portfolio-building approach, and a detailed overview of IITM Pravartak's AI-Powered Cybersecurity Mastery program, followed by Q&A.

Jan 13, 2026 |  8 PM IST

What You Will Learn

• What AI-powered threats may look like in 2026 across malware, phishing, recon, and ransomware
• How AI is changing blue team work and SOC operations
• The hybrid skills employers will expect across offensive, defensive, and GenAI use cases
• The tools that support real practice, including Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, n8n, and DeepExploit
• How IITM Pravartak’s AI-powered Cybersecurity Mastery fits into a clear learning path

Who Should Attend

• New graduates who want an industry-aligned cyber start without prior experience
• Early- to mid-career U.S. IT professionals preparing for cybersecurity roles
• SOC analysts, network engineers, and system administrators looking to upskill
• Career transitioners from IT, QA, support, or networking
• Learners who want hands-on exposure to offensive and defensive practice
• Professionals who want a clear view of how AI is reshaping cyber roles

About The Speaker

Nithin Krishna - Cybersecurity Influencer | Head of Cyber Defense Center

A cybersecurity leader and Head of Cyber Defense Center in Jeppesen Foreflight, Nithin is dedicated to building resilient, intelligence-driven security programs. As Sweden’s top cybersecurity professional, he seamlessly blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership and actively contributes to the security space as a speaker, mentor, and community member.

Notably, Nithin was ranked as one of the world's top cybersecurity influencers by the USA-based cybersecurity community, Cyber Security Champions.

If you want to stay relevant as AI reshapes SOC and security testing, this session will show what to learn next. Join live to get a clearer roadmap and training fit.

Register now!