Security in the Age of AI: Threats, Risks, and Defensive Strategies
Assess AI risks and strengthen safeguards for applications, agents, and enterprise data
Created by Rahul Kaundal
Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity, both as a tool for attackers and defenders. Learn to recognize new threats, understand data risks, and connect technical controls to responsible AI use. Build the skills to assess, mitigate, and communicate about AI-driven security challenges.
Packt | Oct 2026 | 165 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by examining real-world examples of AI-enabled attacks and data risks. Step by step, you will connect these risks to technical safeguards, privacy measures, and governance practices. The course uses clear explanations and practical scenarios to help you relate threats to controls and build a working vocabulary for security discussions.
Key Features
- Spot and assess AI-driven threats like phishing, deepfakes, and prompt-based attacks
- Connect privacy, access controls, and governance to real-world AI applications
- Map threats to practical controls, testing, and oversight for safer AI adoption
Target Audience
This course is designed for security analysts, IT professionals, developers, and governance specialists who want to better understand AI-related threats and defenses. If you have a foundation in cybersecurity and are familiar with common AI tools, you will gain practical insights to help guide risk assessments and policy decisions.
