Generative AI - Risk and Cyber Security Masterclass 2026

Generative AI is transforming how the world works - from coding and design to decision-making and automation. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Midjourney are revolutionizing industries, but they also introduce new security and governance risks that most professionals aren’t prepared for.

The “Generative AI – Risk and Cybersecurity Masterclass 2026” gives you a complete understanding of how these systems work — and how to secure them. You’ll learn the core principles, components, and threat surfaces of generative AI systems, along with practical strategies, frameworks, and controls to manage emerging AI risks effectively.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamental principles and components of Generative AI

• Understanding the risk landscape in Generative AI and its implications

• Strategies for identifying, mitigating, and managing risks in Generative AI

• Unique Risks like Prompt Injections, Hallucinations, Data Poisoning etc.

• Techniques and guidelines for implementing a robust security architecture within Generative AI systems

  
  

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Generative AI

   • What is Generative AI?

   • Why is understanding risks and security in Generative AI important?

2. Risks in Generative AI

   • Overview of the Generative AI risk landscape

   • Detailed analysis of potential risks and their implications

   • How these risks can have a real life impact

3. Security in Generative AI

   • Implementing a security framework for Generative AI systems

   • Key challenges to overcome

   • Techniques to assess and improve the security posture of a Generative AI system

     
     

Who Should Take This Course

This course is designed for individuals interested in understanding and managing the risks associated with Generative AI, including:

• AI practitioners

• Cybersecurity professionals

• Data Scientists

• IT Managers

• Anyone interested in learning about Generative AI and its risks

  
  

Prerequisites

This course assumes a basic understanding of AI and cybersecurity, but no prior knowledge of Generative AI is required.

Instructor

A multi-award winning, information security leader with over 20+ years of international experience in cyber-security and IT risk management in the fin-tech industry. Winner of major industry awards such as CISO of the year, CISO top 30, CISO top 50 and Most Outstanding Security team.

Taimur's courses on Cybersecurity and AI have thousands of students from all over the world. He has also been published in leading publications like ISACA journal, CIO Magazine Middle East and published two books on AI Security and Cloud Computing ( ranked #1 new release on Amazon )