About the Course
Lead the AI and Cloud Transformation
LDR520 empowers leaders to navigate the complex, interconnected risks of AI and cloud transformation. You will master AI security by establishing effective governance frameworks and building practical implementation roadmaps to defend against modern threats. The course then builds a critical foundation in cloud security, covering everything from identity and infrastructure protection to advanced data operations and multicloud governance. Finally, you will look ahead to post-quantum cryptography and apply every concept in an executive-level capstone exercise.
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Frameworks You Can Put to Work Today
Two practical, spreadsheet-based reference models from LDR520 — download them, benchmark your organization, and prioritize your next investments. No sign-up required.
Cloud Security Maturity Model
Excel · MaturityModel-1.2.xlsxThe 8-domain cloud security maturity framework from LDR520. Assess your organization across identity, infrastructure, detection and response, governance, data protection, workload security, assurance, and workforce transformation — then prioritize investment from initial setup to a high-maturity state.
Download Maturity ModelMLSecOps Reference Model NEW
Excel · MLSecOps-Reference-Model_v1.0.xlsxA practical control set for securing the machine-learning lifecycle: 48 controls across six phases — Scoping, Data Operations, Development, Validation, Deployment, and Operations — each closed by a security gate and mapped to NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, the OWASP LLM Top 10, and MITRE ATLAS. Includes a per-phase deep-dive tab for each stage.
Download MLSecOps ModelCourse Syllabus
Five Sections, From Strategy to Capstone
AI Strategic Imperatives
Governance and threat assessment with NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act, and ISO 42001, plus the Executive Playbook for influence and transformation.
AI Defense & Implementation
Bias detection, the OWASP LLM Top 10, adversarial attacks, MITRE ATLAS threat intelligence, and AI-enabled SOC capability.
Cloud Foundations & Identity
Apply the 8-domain maturity framework to identity, secure infrastructure, detection and response, and security governance.
Cloud Data, Ops & Governance
Data protection, workload and DevSecOps security, security assurance, workforce transformation, and SaaS operational security.
Post-Quantum & Capstone
Crypto inventory, agility, and post-quantum migration planning, culminating in an executive-level capstone exercise.
13 Hands-On Labs
Cyber42 simulation-based decisions throughout — practice leadership under realistic pressure, not just theory.
Is This Course For You?
Who Should Attend
Security Leaders & CISOs
Directors and managers setting AI and cloud security strategy and risk appetite.
IT & AI Executives
VP-level leaders overseeing enterprise AI adoption and cloud transformation.
Security & AI Architects
Architects designing secure cloud environments and AI/ML systems.
Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Professionals mapping AI governance to EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001.
Ready to Lead Through AI and Cloud Disruption?
Visit the official SANS LDR520 course page for the full syllabus, upcoming dates and locations, pricing, and registration.