2026 INTAKE · ADVERSARIAL ML · LLM RED TEAMING · MITRE ATLAS
AI Penetration Testing Course in India
India's first dedicated AI Penetration Testing training program. Covers adversarial ML (FGSM, PGD, Carlini-Wagner), model extraction + inversion, data poisoning + backdoors, LLM jailbreaking + prompt injection, RAG + agentic AI testing, AI bug bounty submissions. Maps to MITRE ATLAS + OWASP LLM Top 10. Highest cybersec salary premium in 2026 — junior AI Pen Tester ₹10-14 LPA, Senior AI Red Team ₹22-40 LPA. Plus bug bounty earnings on top.
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8-MODULE AI PENETRATION TESTING CURRICULUM
From Pen-Test Foundations to AI Red Team Engineer — 8 Months
Bangalore's first AI Penetration Testing program. Covers adversarial examples (FGSM, PGD, C&W), model extraction + inversion, data poisoning + backdoors, LLM red teaming (prompt injection, jailbreaking), RAG + agentic AI testing, professional reporting. Maps to MITRE ATLAS + OWASP LLM Top 10. 4-month paid internship with real AI red team customer projects.
M1
AI Pen Testing Foundations
- ·ML/DL primer for pen-testers — Python + PyTorch
- ·Threat modelling AI systems — STRIDE for ML
- ·MITRE ATLAS framework deep dive (14 tactic categories)
- ·Adversarial ML taxonomy: evasion, poisoning, extraction, inference
- ·Setup: Kali Linux + Python + ART (Adversarial Robustness Toolbox)
→ Day-1 AI pen-test toolkit ready.
M2
Adversarial Examples & Evasion Attacks
- ·FGSM, PGD, Carlini-Wagner attacks on classifiers
- ·Black-box vs white-box adversarial attacks
- ·Transfer attacks across model architectures
- ·Universal adversarial perturbations
- ·Hands-on: bypass image classifier, malware detector, fraud detector
→ Hands-on evasion attack capability.
M3
Model Extraction & Inversion
- ·Extracting model parameters via API queries (Knockoff Nets)
- ·Membership inference attacks (was X in training data?)
- ·Model inversion (reconstruct training data from model)
- ·Cost-aware extraction strategies (limited query budget)
- ·Defences: query rate limiting, watermarking, differential privacy
M4
Data Poisoning & Backdoor Attacks
- ·Clean-label vs dirty-label poisoning
- ·Backdoor triggers (BadNets, Hidden Trigger Backdoor Attack)
- ·Federated learning poisoning
- ·Supply chain attacks via compromised pre-trained models
- ·Detection: ABS, Neural Cleanse, STRIP, Activation Clustering
M5
LLM Pen Testing — Prompt Injection Deep
- ·Direct + indirect prompt injection at scale
- ·Jailbreaking modern LLMs (GPT-4o, Claude 3.5, Gemini, Llama)
- ·Multi-turn conversation drift attacks
- ·Encoding tricks: base64, leet-speak, code-switching, multi-language
- ·Tools: Garak, PyRIT, custom adversarial prompt generators
→ Production-grade LLM red team capability.
M6
RAG & Agentic AI Pen Testing
- ·Vector database attacks: poisoning, embedding manipulation
- ·Cross-tenant data leakage in shared RAG
- ·Tool/plugin abuse in agentic LLM systems
- ·Excessive agency exploitation (LLM06)
- ·Multi-agent system manipulation
M7
Reporting & Career
- ·OWASP-style AI pen-test reports
- ·Severity scoring for AI-specific vulnerabilities
- ·AI bug bounty programs (HackerOne AI, Anthropic, OpenAI)
- ·Communicating findings to ML engineers + leadership
- ·Building an AI red team practice from zero
M8
Internship + AI Red Team Career
- ·4-month paid internship with real AI red team customer projects
- ·Bug bounty submission practice on production AI products
- ·Resume rewrite emphasising AI red team specialisation
- ·Portfolio: 3-5 documented AI red team engagements
- ·Bangalore AI red team hiring — Microsoft AI Red Team India, Google AI Red Team, Anthropic, OpenAI consulting partners
→ Verified Experience Letter — competitive at AI Red Team / Adversarial ML Engineer roles.
AI PEN TEST SALARY (HIGHEST PREMIUM IN CYBERSEC 2026)
What AI Pen Testers Earn in Bangalore
Highest cybersec specialisation premium in 2026. Junior AI Pen Tester +₹3-4 LPA over traditional pen-tester. Senior AI Red Team +₹7-10 LPA. Top researchers at FAANG/Anthropic/OpenAI: ₹35-60 LPA + bug bounty earnings.
| Role | Without Letter (₹ LPA) | With NH Verified Letter (₹ LPA) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior AI Pen Tester | ₹8–12 | ₹10–14 | LLM red teaming + basic adversarial ML |
| AI Red Team Engineer | ₹14–22 | ₹16–26 | Mid-level — full attack surface |
| Senior AI Red Team / Researcher | ₹22–35 | ₹25–40 | Adversarial ML research + product |
| AI Security Bug Bounty Hunter | ₹10–30 | ₹12–35 | Variable — depends on submissions |
FREQUENTLY ASKED
AI Penetration Testing Course — Common Questions
How is AI pen testing different from traditional pen testing?▾
Traditional pen testing — exploit vulnerabilities in code, configurations, network. AI pen testing — exploit vulnerabilities in model behaviour, training data, and AI system logic. Different attack surfaces: in traditional, you chain exploits to gain shell access; in AI, you craft adversarial inputs to bypass classifiers, leak training data, or jailbreak LLMs. Different defences: in traditional, patch the CVE; in AI, retrain with adversarial examples, add guardrails, redesign system prompts. Different tools: traditional uses Burp/Metasploit/Nmap; AI uses ART, Garak, PyRIT, custom adversarial prompt generators. Most successful AI pen testers come from either traditional pen-test or ML research backgrounds — both transfer well.
Do I need an OSCP or CEH before doing AI pen testing?▾
Strongly recommended but not strict prerequisite. OSCP/CEH establishes the pen-test mindset (methodology, reporting, ethical scope) which transfers directly. Some advantages of having traditional pen-test cert first: (1) HR systems filter for OSCP/CEH on senior pen-test roles; (2) AI pen-testing engagements often include traditional infrastructure assessment alongside AI-specific testing; (3) bug bounty maturity comes from years of submissions. That said, ~25% of our AI pen-test alumni came from ML/data science backgrounds without OSCP — they ramp up via Module 1 + dedicated lab time. Path varies by background.
What's the salary premium for AI pen testing skills?▾
Highest premium in cybersecurity in 2026. Junior AI Pen Tester at ₹10-12 LPA (vs traditional pen-tester at ₹6-9 LPA) — ₹3-4 LPA premium. Senior AI Red Team at ₹22-32 LPA (vs senior pen-tester at ₹15-22 LPA) — ₹7-10 LPA premium. Top researchers at FAANG / Anthropic / OpenAI Bangalore: ₹35-60 LPA. Bug bounty earnings on top: top AI bug bounty hunters earn ₹15-30 LPA from bounties alone. Hiring volume is smaller than SOC analyst roles but grows 30%+ QoQ.
Which AI bug bounty programs accept submissions from India?▾
Most major programs accept India-based researchers: HackerOne AI Safety bounty, Anthropic Constitutional AI bounty, OpenAI bug bounty, Microsoft AI Bug Bounty, Google AI Safety Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP). Indian-specific: tie-ups with Indian product companies (Razorpay, Postman, Cred AI features) — DM their security@ emails. Payouts typically $500-25,000 per vulnerability depending on severity. Top Indian AI bug hunters report ₹20-40 LPA combined earnings (course + bounty + consulting).
Is AI pen testing legal in India?▾
Yes, with proper authorisation. Same legal framework as traditional pen testing under IT Act 2000 + Information Technology Rules 2011 — you must have explicit written authorisation from the system owner. Bug bounty programs are explicitly authorised. Authorised customer engagements are legal. Unauthorised testing of someone's AI system (jailbreaking ChatGPT in production, attacking a chatbot you don't own) violates the IT Act and can attract criminal liability. Module 1 covers Indian legal frameworks for ethical AI security testing — non-negotiable for the profession.
Will GenAI / autonomous agents replace AI pen testers?▾
Augment, not replace. Tools like PentestGPT, Garak's automated probes, and AI-driven fuzzing are productivity multipliers — but the strategic thinking (what to test, attack chain construction, business impact assessment, novel vulnerability discovery) remains human. AI pen testing as a career grows because: (1) more AI systems = more attack surface; (2) AI-driven attacks are more sophisticated and need human-creativity defence; (3) regulatory requirements are emerging. The 5-year forecast: AI pen testing is the safest cybersec specialisation against AI-driven displacement.
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