Technical requirements
To get the most out of this chapter, there are a few technical prerequisites that will help you grasp the concepts discussed both in theory and in practice. Here’s a list of what you should be familiar with:
- Basic statistics: A good grasp of basic statistical measures such as mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and variance is essential.
- Probability: Understanding probability theory, including conditional probabilities and probability distributions, will help you comprehend how these concepts apply to model uncertainty in AI.
- Programming language: Knowledge of a programming language, particularly Python, is beneficial since it is widely used in data science and AI. Python libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and SciPy are tools that can help manipulate data and perform statistical analysis.
- Data handling: The ability to preprocess and handle data using programming tools will be crucial, especially when working with real-world cybersecurity...