Think Like a Hacker: Defending Against Modern Cyber Threats with AI

Think Like a Hacker: Defending Against Modern Cyber Threats with AI

Monday, August 21, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00pm (UTC +8) | Live Virtual (VILT)

Overview:

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, with artificial intelligence (AI) now used by both attackers and defenders. As organisations face increasing risks from ransomware, phishing, web application attacks, and AI-enabled threats, understanding how ethical hackers identify and assess vulnerabilities is becoming an essential cybersecurity skill.

This event introduces participants to ethical hacking based on the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v13 framework. Through real-world examples, live demonstrations, and discussions on current cybersecurity trends, participants will explore the five phases of ethical hacking, common attack techniques, and how AI is shaping modern cybersecurity.

By the end of the event, participants will gain a practical understanding of ethical hacking principles, emerging cyber threats, and cybersecurity career pathways.

Objectives:

By attending this event, participants will:

  • Understand the fundamentals of ethical hacking and its role in modern cybersecurity.
  • Explore the five phases of the ethical hacking methodology.
  • Learn how AI is influencing both cyberattacks and cyber defence.
  • Recognize common attack techniques and emerging cybersecurity threats.
  • Gain insights into CEH v13 and cybersecurity career opportunities

Who Should Attend:

This event is designed for:

  • IT Professionals
  • Security Analysts
  • Network Engineers
  • IT Managers
  • Students interested in cybersecurity
  • Anyone interested in ethical hacking and cybersecurity

Modality:

Live Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)

  • Live demonstrations of ethical hacking methodologies in action
  • Interactive discussions and Q&A
  • Real-world business scenarios and use cases
  • Designed for business users and decision makers

Agenda:

Time Session
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM  Welcome & Session 1: The Modern Cybersecurity Landscape 

  • Current cyber threat landscape
  • Why ethical hackers are in demand
  • Rise of AI-powered cyberattacks AI in cybersecurity: threats and defence
  • Cybersecurity career opportunities
9:20 AM – 10:00 AM  Session 2: Ethical Hacking Fundamentals 

  • What is Ethical Hacking?
  • Hacker categories: White Hat, Black Hat & Grey Hat
  • Penetration Testing vs Ethical Hacking
  • Laws, ethics and responsible disclosure
  • Introduction to the CEH Framework

Activities: 

  • Discussion of notable cyber incidents 
  • Interactive quiz on hacker profiles 
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM  Coffee Break
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM  Session 3: The Five Phases of Ethical Hacking
Phase 1 – Reconnaissance 

  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) 
  • Information gathering 

Phase 2 – Scanning & Enumer
ation 

  • Network discovery 
  • Vulnerability identification 

Phase 3 – Gaining Access 

  • Exploitation concepts 
  • Common attack vectors 

Phase 4 – Maintaining Access 

  • Persistence concepts 
  • Post-exploitation overview 

Phase 5 – Covering Tracks 

  • Log manipulation concepts 
  • Attacker evasion techniques 

Live Demonstration: 

  • OSINT tools 
  • Reconnaissance against a public website (safe demonstration) 
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM  Session 4: Common Attack Techniques & Emerging Threats 

Network Attacks 

  • Scanning 
  • Sniffing 
  • Session Hijacking 

Human Attacks 

  • Social Engineering 
  • Phishing 
  • Business Email Compromise 

Web Attacks 

  • SQL Injection 
  • Web Application Vulnerabilities 
  • OWASP Top 10 Overview 

Emerging Threats 

  • Ransomware 
  • Cloud Security Risks 
  • IoT Security 
  • Deepfakes 
  • Zero Trust Security 
  • AI Security Risks 

AI Security Topics 

  • Prompt Injection 
  • Sensitive Information Disclosure 
  • Model Theft 
  • AI Supply Chain Risks 
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM  Session 5: CEH v13, Hands-on Labs & Career Pathways 

What is new in CEH v13 

  • AI integration across all hacking phases 
  • Cyber Range and hands-on labs 
  • Knowledge Exam vs Practical Exam 
  • CEH Master pathway 
  • Cybersecurity job roles mapped to CEH 

Career Opportunities 

  • Security Analyst 
  • SOC Analyst 
  • Penetration Tester 
  • Security Engineer 
  • Red Team Specialist 
  • AI Security Engineer 
  • Security Consultant 

Wrap-up 

  • Key lessons learned 
  • Q&A 
  • Next learning steps 

Key Takeaways:

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the role of ethical hacking in strengthening cybersecurity. 

  • Describe the five phases of the ethical hacking methodology.

  • Identify common cyberattack techniques and emerging threats. 

  • Understand how AI is changing both offensive and defensive cybersecurity practices. 

  • Recognise the skills and knowledge required to begin a career in ethical hacking. 

  • Understand the learning pathways available through CEH v13.

Speaker:

Steven Yaw

Technical Trainer, Trainocate Malaysia

Seasoned Networking and Cybersecurity professional with strong experience in both technical engineering and professional training delivery. Proven expertise in enterprise networking, network security, cybersecurity operations, and technical enablement across major technologies from Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and Huawei.

Brings a balanced background of hands-on implementation, troubleshooting, consulting, and instructor-led knowledge transfer. Recognized for delivering practical, business-aligned technical solutions and high-impact training for professionals and organizations.

Host:

Andy Ho

Business Development Manager, Trainocate Malaysia

A seasoned and results-oriented sales professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in driving business growth and building long-term client relationships.

Known for a strategic and consultative approach to business development, with a strong track record in managing key corporate accounts, forging high-value partnerships, and delivering impactful training solutions across various industries.

Passionate about enabling organizational transformation through learning and development.

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