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Defend production AI systems vs Lead AI governance and risk.

Side-by-side comparison of two packaged career paths. Pick the path that fits your background, or take the 2-minute Risk Score and let it route you.

What this path pays

$150K → $310K-$520K

Source: BLS + Lightcast 2024 + ISC2 2025 AI security workforce data

The highest-paying convergence persona. Prompt injection, agent abuse, supply chain, model integrity, AI red teaming.

Curriculum

  • •Stage 1 · The AI threat surface2-3 weeks
  • •Stage 2 · Prompt injection defense2 weeks
  • •Stage 3 · Agent security + supply chain3-4 weeks
  • •Stage 4 · AI red team engagement3-4 weeks
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What this path pays

$120K → $215K-$310K

Source: BLS OES May 2024 + IAPP 2026 compensation report + public job postings

The convergence persona for compliance, privacy, and risk practitioners owning the AI program.

Curriculum

  • •Stage 1 · NIST AI RMF in practice2-3 weeks
  • •Stage 2 · EU AI Act conformity3-4 weeks
  • •Stage 3 · Sectoral regulations + AI privacy2-3 weeks
  • •Stage 4 · Capstone governance program3-4 weeks
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