Generative AI & Cybersecurity: AI-Powered Threats Explained

Concerned about the evolving landscape of cyber threats, especially with the rise of generative AI? This course provides a clear, accessible introduction to understanding these new challenges. By completing this course, you will gain a foundational understanding of how generative AI is leveraged in cyberattacks and develop practical knowledge to implement effective countermeasures, enhancing your digital security awareness. What you'll learn: Understand the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and generative AI. Identify common cyberattack techniques amplified by generative AI, such as advanced phishing. Recognize the methods used to create sophisticated malware with AI assistance. Apply essential strategies to defend against AI-driven threats, including data protection. Explore emerging risks like prompt injection and deepfake attacks. Practice secure online behaviors to safeguard personal and organizational information. The course begins by defining key terminology and core principles of both generative AI and cybersecurity. It then systematically explores various AI-enhanced attack vectors, concluding with practical, actionable defense mechanisms and best practices. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior cybersecurity or AI knowledge required. If you use the internet and want to understand how AI impacts your digital safety, this course is for you. Start building your essential cybersecurity knowledge today.