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Generative AI for Security Fundamentals
Edureka

Generative AI for Security Fundamentals

This course is part of AI Security Specialization

Edureka

Instructor: Edureka

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe core concepts of AI, Generative AI, and LLMs within modern cybersecurity.

  • Explain security implications and key risks of using Generative AI and LLMs in enterprises.

  • Apply prompt engineering and secure techniques to reduce prompt injection and adversarial threats.

  • Evaluate AI architectures and enforce best practices to protect models, data pipelines, and defenses.

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October 2025

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12 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Discover how AI is transforming cybersecurity by improving threat detection, response, and defense strategies. Learn the fundamentals of AI, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs), and explore their applications in real-world cybersecurity scenarios. Apply insights from AI to enhance malware detection, secure interactions, and understand potential risks while building a strong foundation in AI-powered security practices.

What's included

15 videos7 readings4 assignments4 discussion prompts1 plugin

Learn how AI enhances cybersecurity by enabling secure interactions with Generative AI and LLMs. Explore prompt engineering techniques to mitigate risks, design safe AI workflows, and evaluate AI outputs for threats. Gain practical skills to apply AI in threat detection, security automation, and risk assessment while ensuring ethical and resilient AI usage.

What's included

9 videos3 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts

Explore how AI system architectures can be secured to protect against cyber threats and adversarial attacks. Learn to identify vulnerabilities in AI components, implement best practices for system protection, and defend networks. Gain hands-on experience with adversarial attack simulations, vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and AI security strategies to ensure resilient and robust AI-driven systems.

What's included

7 videos3 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts

This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Evaluate your knowledge with a comprehensive graded quiz.

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1 video1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

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