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Generative AI Risks & Cybersecurity: LLM Security
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Generative AI Risks & Cybersecurity: LLM Security

Data Poisoning, Model Bias, Prompt Injection, AI Ethics & Governance | Protect AI Systems from Cyber Threats
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core concepts of generative AI and associated cybersecurity risks.
  • Identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities within AI systems.
  • Learn strategies to mitigate risks including data poisoning and model bias.
  • Explore ethical considerations and best practices in AI development and usage.
  • Apply AI governance frameworks and establish security controls to protect generative AI deployments

Course content

10 sections48 lectures4h 46m total length
  • Welcome & Course Overview10:01

    Engage in a hands-on course on generative AI risks and cybersecurity, mastering prompt injection, jailbreaking, data poisoning, and defenses with guardrails and monitoring under EU AI Act.

  • How GenAI Works — Security Perspective7:04
  • Setting Up Your Lab Environment2:06

    Set up your lab environment to practice hands-on generative AI risk and cybersecurity skills, connecting to a local LLM model for prompt injection, jailbreaking, data poisoning, and defensive guardrails.

  • Lab-00: Your First API Call1:35

    Make your first api call to a local ai model on alima and examine the response structure, including prompt tokens, response tokens, total tokens, and token usage metadata.

  • Lab-00 Exercise: Your First LLM Call
  • Quiz 01: GenAI Fundamentals

Requirements

  • Basic Understanding of AI
  • Knowledge of Cybersecurity Principles

Description

The course "Risks and Cybersecurity in Generative AI" offers a comprehensive exploration into the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. This course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the potential risks and security measures necessary for deploying generative AI technologies safely and responsibly.


Starting with an introduction to the basics of AI and generative models, you will learn about the broad applications and benefits of generative AI, followed by an initial look at AI security considerations. The course progresses into a detailed examination of core cybersecurity risks such as data privacy, breaches at AI service providers, and the evolution of threat actors, equipping you with strategies to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks.


Further, you will delve into specific attack vectors and vulnerabilities unique to AI, including data leakage, prompt injections, and the challenges of inadequate sandboxing. Each module is structured to provide practical knowledge through real-world examples and demonstrative sessions, enhancing your learning experience.


The course also addresses network-level risks and AI-specific attacks, covering critical areas like Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF), DDoS attacks, data poisoning, and model bias. The final modules focus on legal and ethical considerations, guiding you through navigating intellectual property challenges and promoting ethical guidelines in AI development and usage.


By the end of this course, you will be well-prepared to assess, address, and advocate for robust cybersecurity practices in the field of generative AI, ensuring these technologies are developed and deployed with the highest standards of security and ethical considerations.






Who this course is for:

  • Technology Professionals: IT professionals, cybersecurity analysts, and software developers looking to deepen their knowledge of AI-specific security challenges will benefit from this course. It provides the tools and insights needed to safeguard AI systems within their organizations.
  • AI and Machine Learning Enthusiasts: Individuals with a keen interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning who wish to understand the potential risks and ethical considerations associated with these technologies will find this course enriching.
  • Students and Academics: Undergraduate and graduate students studying computer science, artificial intelligence, or cybersecurity, as well as academics and researchers in these fields, will gain from the detailed exploration of AI vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
  • Business Leaders and Managers: Executives and managers overseeing AI projects or considering AI implementations in their business operations will learn how to assess risks and implement effective security protocols to protect company data and AI investments.