The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence has transformed both cybersecurity defense and offensive threat capabilities. AI-powered cyber-attacks such as automated phishing, intelligent malware, deepfakes, and adversarial manipulation pose increasingly sophisticated risks to organizations and individuals. This workshop, “Defending Against AI-Powered Cyber Attacks: Strategies & Best Practices,” provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of emerging AI-driven threats and their real-world impacts. It focuses on modern defensive techniques including threat intelligence, behavior-based detection, zero-trust architecture, and responsible AI governance. Through interactive demonstrations and case studies, attendees will learn effective mitigation strategies, security automation approaches, and best practices needed to strengthen cyber-resilience in the age of AI-enhanced attacks.