SANS SEC545: GenAI and LLM Application Security
From SANS Institute
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What you'll learn
You learn how GenAI apps and agents are built and attacked, then practice securing agent protocols such as MCP, hardening model hosting and pipelines, threat modeling AI, and using AI during incident investigations.
- GenAI, LLMs, and security risks
- Securing GenAI applications
- Agentic AI security
- MLSecOps and the GenAI application lifecycle
- AI for security
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Is this right for you?
- Level
- Advanced Experienced professionals ready for a senior credential.
- What you get
- Hands on skills you can use right away. No certificate, so the proof is what you do with it.
- How you learn
- Online, self paced, about 5 days.
- How to use it
- Turn it into proof: use the skill on one real task at work, put the result on your résumé, and lead with that story in interviews.
- Why it's worth it
- Real skills you can put to work right away. Use them on the job, show the results, and you have a story that beats a stack of certificates.
What you will pay$8,260Upfront cost. Full details below.
- Time
- 5 days live or 30 hours self paced; 30 CPEs.
- Before you start
- Linux command line basics, AI coding assistants, Git and CI/CD, VS Code, container and introductory Kubernetes skills, and AWS fundamentals.
- How you are tested
- In person, live virtual, or self paced OnDemand.
- Renewal
- None stated.
- Full cost details
- US$8,260 OnDemand (4 months access); live event prices vary by location. GIAC attempt extra.
- Where it applies
- Online worldwide plus in person events.
Checked at the source Oct 23, 2026
Sources and what we verified
SANS SEC545 page: length, CPEs, price, prerequisites, five sections, GAIPS ↗What we verified: Official page confirms price, 30 CPEs, advanced level, sections and GIAC AI Platform Security alignment.
Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.
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