ChatGPT Security, Privacy, and Ethical Hacking Essentials

As conversational AI becomes deeply integrated into modern workflows, understanding its security vulnerabilities is crucial for developers and security professionals. This text-only course guides you through the unique security, privacy, and ethical hacking challenges associated with ChatGPT. You will transition from a basic AI user to a security-conscious professional capable of identifying vulnerabilities, protecting sensitive data from leaks, and conducting structured security assessments of AI systems. What you will learn: Understand foundational AI security concepts, including the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Models. Identify and mitigate prompt injection attacks and jailbreaking techniques. Configure privacy settings and data retention policies to prevent sensitive data exposure. Analyze the security of ChatGPT APIs and third-party integrations. Practice ethical hacking methodologies tailored specifically to conversational AI systems. Apply secure development practices when building applications powered by ChatGPT. The course begins with essential terminology and the foundational architecture of large language models. You will then progress through structured text-based lessons covering threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and practical defense strategies for AI deployment. This course is designed for cybersecurity beginners, developers, and IT professionals looking to secure AI workflows, with no prior ethical hacking experience required. Start reading today to build a secure foundation in the rapidly growing field of AI cybersecurity.