​Cybersecurity Workshop Schedule (Tue + Thu )

​1 Day out of 5-Day Intensive In-Person AI & Cybersecurity Workshop in SF Mission (Tue / 9am - 5pm)

​Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with 2-hour lunch break from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM).

​Day 2: AI & Cybersecurity I - How to protect your company in the age of AI (Defensive Strategies)

​​Instructor: Bogdan Red

​​Founder & CEO @ CQR Company Senior penetration tester and security researcher with 15+ years of hands-on experience. Bogdan has been at the forefront of offensive security since 2008, discovering and responsibly disclosing hundreds of data breaches. He developed CryEye, an enterprise cybersecurity platform, and has provided over 40 different cybersecurity services including red team operations for Fortune 500 companies.

​​Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Understanding Data Leaks

• ​​History of cybersecurity: evolution of threats and defenses

• ​​Types of data leaks and leak vectors

• ​​Real-world case studies: Instagram, TikTok, FBI breaches

• ​​Cloud platform vulnerabilities (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• ​​Dark web marketplaces and data sales

• ​​Financial impact of data breaches by industry

​​LUNCH Break (12 PM - 2 PM)

​​Afternoon Session (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM): AI-Powered Detection

• ​​Using AI for leak detection and monitoring

• ​​Hands-on: HaveIBeenPwned API automation

• ​​Building AI-powered monitoring scripts

• ​​GitHub secret scanning with AI validation

• ​​Analyzing leaked database dumps intelligently

• ​​Creating comprehensive breach response playbooks

​​Evening Activity: Qigong Session

​Workshop Overview

​THIS EVENT IS FOR TUESDAY + THURSDAY ONLY (Day 2 out of 5). Full Workshop available on Ai Start Academy Calendar: https://luma.com/ytp3f6m7

​An immersive 5-day intensive workshop combining AI fundamentals, security best practices, automation tools, and content creation. This hands-on program takes you from understanding AI basics to building secure AI assistants, mastering automation with n8n, learning penetration testing, and creating AI-powered content with digital avatars. Perfect for tech professionals, tech founders, QA and security practitioners looking to master AI for personal and business use, learn the latest cybersecurity tactics in a comprehensive, practical setting.

​Who We Are

​We are a team of top AI & cybersecurity experts from the Bay Area with deep experience in automation, security research, and production AI systems. Our instructors come with years of experience bringing real-world expertise from building systems that operate at scale without security incidents.

​Target Audience

• ​CxO level 

• ​Tech professionals and developers

• ​Startup founders

• ​Security engineers and analysts

• ​DevSecOps professionals

• ​Digital marketers and content creators

• ​QA Engineers

• ​Anyone looking to master PRACTICAL AI tools for business automation

​Prerequisites

​Level: Intermediate (not suitable for beginners)

​Required: 

• ​Laptop with at least 16 GB RAM

• ​Comfortable with installing software, using CLI, using git, writing/reading code, having fun and enjoying cookies with tea;

• ​Slight fear that you aren’t caught up;

• ​Willingness to learn and experiment.

​What You'll Learn

​Over five intensive days, you'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge, practical yet, AI technologies, security practices, automation tools, and content creation platforms.

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​Scholarship Opportunities:

​We offer 2 full scholarship spots per workshop. To apply please write an email to [email protected] describing why you qualify.

​What's Included

• ​6 hours of expert instruction and hands-on training

• ​Comprehensive workshop materials and documentation

• ​Access to all tools and platforms used during training

• ​Pre-configured lab environments

• ​Template libraries and code examples

• ​60-day post-workshop support and Q&A access

• ​Certificate of completion

• ​Lifetime access to private skool.com community

​Facilities & Location

• ​Cozy learning space in San Francisco

• ​Evening social activities and networking

• ​Unlimited free hot tea, coffee, and healthy snacks

• ​Garden area for meditation and relaxation

​Public Transportation:

​BART - 16th Street Station (5-minute walk)

​Parking:

​Street parking available. University parking on 15th Street towards USF.

​REFUND POLICY: Full refund for any reason.