Breaking the Machine: Real-World Adversarial Testing for AI-Enabled Systems

Saturday, 14 February 2026

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM IST

Haydar Majeed, PhD

Program Director, MS in Cyber Security Engineering, USD

What Will You Walk Away With

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A live demonstration of adversarial attacks on deployed AI models

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Black-box AI vulnerability detection techniques used by defence contractors

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1:1 interaction with an industry-leader training tomorrow’s cybersecurity engineers

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Career insights into high-demand cybersecurity roles from accomplished USD alumni

About the Masterclass

AI systems power banking, healthcare, and defense, but 41% of enterprises have already experienced security incidents from adversarial attacks. Most cybersecurity professionals still lack the skills to test and defend against emerging threats.

This Masterclass delivers a live demonstration of how AI-enabled systems are attacked and secured in real-world environments.

Hosted by USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, the session reveals adversarial testing methodologies used to protect critical infrastructure, moving beyond theory to hands-on defense operations.

This Masterclass delivers a live demonstration of how AI-enabled systems are attacked and secured in real-world environments.

Meet the Speaker

Dr. Haydar Majeed is an internationally recognized cybersecurity and emerging technologies expert with over 15 years of experience driving innovation in Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence. As an award-winning intelligence contractor for the U.S. military, Prof. Majeed has leveraged his technical acumen to support critical overseas missions.

His global certifications include C|CISO, CISM, CISA, and ISO/IEC Certified Lead Auditor.

Past Credentials

Sr. Security Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton International
Chief Information Security Officer, (CISO) CRIPTIQ
Contractor, United States Government

Programs offered by the University of San Diego

The University of San Diego offers accredited Master's programs in Cyber Security, designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence by the federal government. Whether you're building engineering solutions or leading operations, USD prepares you for high-impact roles in critical infrastructure defense.

The University of San Diego offers accredited Master's programs in Cyber Security, designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence by the federal government.

Whether you're building engineering solutions or leading operations, USD prepares you for high-impact roles in critical infrastructure defense.