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Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer

Gain insights into generative AI's cybersecurity implications, from privacy risks to threat mitigation strategies, empowering leaders to implement secure and responsible AI adoption practices.
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Vanderbilt University

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Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, TN, offering world-class interdisciplinary education and award-winning research opportunities.

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Overview

Are you ready to lead your organization into the future of cybersecurity while safeguarding privacy in an increasingly AI-driven world? This primer provides an essential foundation in generative AI, exploring its transformative potential and the specific cybersecurity and privacy risks it introduces.

Learn to embrace AI’s capabilities while maintaining trust, compliance, and security in your organization. What You'll Learn:

- Safeguard Organizational Privacy:

This primer will help you understand the privacy implications of AI systems and the risks posed by data fusion across platforms. - Address Emerging AI-Specific Threats:

Develop a clear understanding of vulnerabilities like prompt injection, deepfakes, AI-enhanced phishing, and adversarial text in AI deployments. - Build Confidence in AI Adoption:

Gain the foundational tools and techniques to implement secure environments for AI development and responsible usage.

Who Is This Course For? - Cybersecurity and Privacy Leaders:

Seeking a primer to harness AI while preserving organizational integrity. - IT Professionals:

Interested in responsibly implementing AI within technical infrastructures. Business Executives:

Looking for a foundational understanding of AI integration without compromising compliance or ethics. - Policy Makers:

Aspiring to shape legislation around AI and privacy with a deep technical primer.

Why Take This Course? Generative AI offers unmatched opportunities to enhance security and privacy, but it also brings novel challenges.

From adversarial risks to complex data privacy concerns, leaders need a clear and concise primer to navigate these complexities effectively. This course provides the essential knowledge and skills to balance innovation with protection.

By the end, you’ll be empowered to lead AI initiatives that drive progress while mitigating the unique cybersecurity risks posed by generative AI. With this primer, you’ll confidently lay the groundwork for safe and responsible AI adoption.

Syllabus

  • Generative AI Privacy & Security: An Individual Perspective
  • Generative AI Security & Prompting
  • Misinformation & Deepfakes
  • Hyper-Personalization, Persuasion, & Phishing
  • Generative AI Privacy & Security: A Perspective for Businesses & Organizations

Taught by

Dr. Jules White and Dr. Sam Hays


Subjects

Information Security (InfoSec)