Cyber Security AI Experts Needed

CompTIA is looking for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who have current experience specializing in improving cybersecurity operations using AI/ML knowledge, use AI and ML tools to spot potential security problems faster, ensure AI tools are not being hacked or misused, and/ or ensure AI is used responsibly and safely to be involved in a Job Task Analysis workshop for our new CompTIA  certification, +Cyber AI.  

During the Job Task Analysis, SMEs will identify areas of competence required for the +Cyber AI exam to ensure that the examination objectives are relevant to the job skills and activities for the target audience.

Assistance from SMEs is crucial in providing an industry relevant exam. Potential SMEs must have at minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Cybersecurity Engineer, or Security Researcher and

demonstrated experience in at least 3 of the following areas:

• Applying AI/ML techniques to improve cybersecurity operations, including threat detection and incident response.
• Designing and implementing security measures for AI/ML systems, ensuring the safe deployment of these technologies in real-world environments.
• Conducting advanced security testing (such as penetration testing) to identify vulnerabilities in AI/ML applications and systems.
• Addressing and mitigating AI-specific security challenges, such as adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and model theft.
• Developing and adhering to governance, frameworks, ethical AI guidelines, and compliance standards in the context of AI/ML within cybersecurity.
• Recommended: CASP+ / SecurityX or equivalent knowledge.

SMEs who attend the workshop will receive:

• An honorarium of $440 per day (or $2,200 total for the week), pending adequate level of participation*
• 40 continuing education credits (CEUs)
• Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments daily during the workshop along with two optional group dinners during the week
• A complimentary CompTIA testing voucher for the exam of their choice

In recognition of their contributions, all SMEs who participate in the entire JTA workshop will have their names and companies (if provided) listed on the CompTIA website.

*International SMEs will instead receive $540/day stipend ($2,700 total) to help defer additional travel costs.

Based on changing state and government guidelines/requirements, vaccination is currently not required for workshop participants.

When: January 27-31, 2025, tentative
Where: CompTIA Headquarters; 3500 Lacey Rd. Suite 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Downers Grove is a suburb of Chicago)

Only professionals working in one of the fields above should apply. Although CompTIA appreciates interest from the training community, applications from trainers, authors, or individuals who may profit or materially benefit from knowledge of the CompTIA credential content are not eligible to participate.

If you have questions about the application process, email examdev@comptia.org.