# MSCS626 Network Security and Next-Gen Firewalls with AI

College of Technology Cybersecurity Department

**Course Description:** This course examines how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping cybersecurity as both a powerful defense tool and a potential attack method. Students gain hands-on experience with Python, AI-driven detection, and the Wazuh security platform while analyzing real-world incidents and ethical challenges. By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate risks, apply AI in defensive strategies, and assess the ethical implications of AI in security.

**Credit Hours:** 3.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: [MSCS501](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS501 "View MSCS501"), [MSCS525](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MSCS525 "View MSCS525")

**Corequisites:** None

## Programs offering this course

- [Cybersecurity (MS) | Cyber Operations Specialization](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/cyber-operations-cybersecurity-master-degree)
- [Cybersecurity (MS) | Cybersecurity Policy Specialization](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/cybersecurity-policy-cybersecurity-master-degree)

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