AI & Cybersecurity Threats, Global Actors, and Trends

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity, offering insights into the evolving landscape of digital threats. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how AI is shaping the cybersecurity threat environment, from the rise of AI-powered malware to state-sponsored cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. Throughout the course, learners will be equipped with the tools and strategies needed to defend against these sophisticated threats, while also considering the ethical and geopolitical dimensions of AI in cybersecurity. The course is structured into key modules that guide students through real-world case studies, including AI's role in cyber warfare, the digital strategies of global actors like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, and the implications of emerging technologies like blockchain and Web3. Each module delves into both the technical and strategic aspects of modern cybersecurity, offering practical approaches to defending against the next wave of cyberattacks. This course is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, business leaders, and anyone interested in understanding the complex, global nature of cyber threats. It requires a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and is suitable for intermediate learners in the field. Students will gain knowledge that can be applied immediately to enhance organizational security postures. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify and mitigate AI-driven cyber threats, analyze the geopolitical implications of cyber warfare, and apply cutting-edge strategies for securing systems against future cyberattacks.