Date: 5-6 May 2026 

Time: 0930-1700

Venue: Copthorne King's Hotel

Synopsis: 

The growing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity practices has transformed both Offensive Security and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) operations. Modern threat actors increasingly use AI to automate reconnaissance, generate synthetic identities, perform large-scale data correlation, and evade detection. In parallel, cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers now rely on AI-enhanced tools for rapid intelligence gathering, vulnerability analysis, and attack surface mapping.

This two-day course explores the convergence between AI-driven OSINT and Ethical Hacking, illustrating how automation and machine learning can assist in every stage of the ethical hacking lifecycle—from intelligence collection to exploitation and reporting. Participants will gain a deep understanding of modern AI-assisted techniques for reconnaissance and threat analysis, together with the ethical and legal frameworks necessary for responsible use. The course includes guided hands-on exercises using open-source tools and AI APIs.

Target Audience:

• Cybersecurity professionals and analysts

• IT security managers and auditors

• Digital forensics and threat intelligence teams

• Government and defence personnel in cyber operations

• Anyone seeking to enhance OSINT and ethical hacking skills with AI

Contents:

1. Introduction to AI-Augmented OSINT and Ethical Hacking

2. Fundamentals of OSINT Frameworks

3. Machine Learning and AI for Intelligence Gathering

4. AI-Augmented Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Analysis

5. Social Engineering and AI-Generated Content

6. AI in Exploitation and Post-Exploitation

7. Defensive and Ethical Considerations

8. Hands-on Session: AI-Augmented Ethical Hacking LAb