Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer

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Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders: A Primer

This course is part of Generative AI Cybersecurity & Privacy for Leaders Specialization

Instructors: Dr. Jules White +1 more

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

79 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Gain a clear understanding of how to protect sensitive data and manage privacy risks when adopting generative AI technologies.
Learn to recognize and mitigate emerging vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, adversarial text, and deepfakes in AI deployments.

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Category: AI Security
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Threat Management
Category: Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Category: Data Security
Category: Data Ethics
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Business Ethics
Category: AI literacy
Category: Responsible AI
Category: Cyber Governance

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Category: Generative AI

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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.

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Vanderbilt University

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Reviewed on May 24, 2025

Relevant concepts shared in an easy to understand manner.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2025

I thought this was a fabulous course and I learned some things about GenAI that I hadn't previously considered. It was a wise investment of my time and attention -- thank you, Jules!

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Great instructor and great teaching. Very helpful and informative.

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