Security Hot Takes: Confronting the AI Gold Rush

Overview

AI is accelerating changes across the cybersecurity landscape, creating both new vulnerabilities and new defenses. In this course, Security Hot Takes:

Confronting the AI Gold Rush, you'll explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the battlefield between hackers and defenders.

From AI-driven attacks that hide in plain sight to next-level defenses that learn and adapt in real time, you’ll explore the cutting-edge tech that’s already transforming today’s threat landscape—and tomorrow’s. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a security pro looking for an edge, or just someone curious about the future of digital defense, you'll discover the opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions that come with AI-powered cybersecurity.

Get ready to see how AI is forging both new vulnerabilities and new superpowers in the fight to keep our data safe.

Syllabus

• Introduction to AI in Cybersecurity
Overview of AI technologies in the cybersecurity domain
Historical context: The evolution of AI in security
• The Role of AI in Cyber Defense
AI-based threat detection and prediction
Machine learning algorithms for real-time intrusion detection
Adaptive security measures: AI-driven firewalls and antivirus
• AI-Driven Attacks: Emerging Threats
Overview of AI-powered attack methodologies
Deepfakes and AI-generated phishing attacks
Adversarial machine learning and AI evasion techniques
• Case Studies: AI in Action
Real-world examples of AI-enhanced cybersecurity measures
Analysis of recent AI-driven cyber attacks
• Opportunities and Challenges in AI Cybersecurity
Benefits of AI-enhanced security systems
Technical and logistical challenges in implementing AI defenses
Skills and knowledge required for AI-driven security solutions
• Ethical Considerations and AI
Privacy concerns and AI surveillance
The responsibility of using AI in security operations
Bias and fairness in AI security systems
• The Future of AI in Cybersecurity
Predicting future trends in AI and cyber threats
The role of AI in international cybersecurity regulation
Preparing for the next wave of AI-developed security technologies
• Conclusion and Course Wrap-Up
Recap of key concepts and takeaways
Discussion on staying informed and adaptable in the AI-driven cybersecurity landscape

Taught by

Michael Teske

Subjects

Information Security (InfoSec)