Intro to AI Security
Introduction to AI Security provides foundational knowledge of the security risks, vulnerabilities, and protective measures associated with artificial intelligence systems. Designed for beginners, this course explores AI security fundamentals, common threats such as prompt injection and data poisoning, model security, secure AI application development, and AI security monitoring. It also introduces responsible AI practices and relevant security frameworks.
Through practical exercises, you’ll learn how to identify potential attacks against AI systems, recognize weaknesses in AI-powered applications, apply basic security controls, and evaluate AI outputs for potential risks. By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong understanding of AI security principles and the practical skills needed to assess and protect AI-enabled systems, preparing you for more advanced training in AI security and cybersecurity.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Understand AI security fundamentals and essential terminology.
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Identify common threats and vulnerabilities affecting AI systems.
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Explain prompt injection, data poisoning, model misuse, and sensitive information disclosure.
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Recognize security risks in large language models and AI-powered applications.
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Apply basic security controls to protect AI inputs, outputs, and data.
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Understand AI security testing, monitoring, and incident identification.
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Evaluate AI-generated outputs for potential security and privacy risks.
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Apply responsible AI principles and foundational AI security best practices.
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