Security for Artificial Intelligence Software and Services (Coursera)

This course is designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to safeguard AI systems against emerging threats, ensuring their integrity and reliability. It's ideal for developers, security professionals, and anyone interested in understanding and enhancing the security of AI software and services.

Module 1: Introduction to AI Security delves into the critical aspects of securing artificial intelligence systems. This module covers foundational concepts and the importance of AI security, common security threats to AI systems, and ethical AI considerations, including data privacy. It also explores the principles of designing secure AI systems, secure data management practices, and the basics of encryption and access control in AI environments, providing a comprehensive introduction to the complexities and necessities of AI security.

"Module 2: Implementing AI Security Practices" advances into the practical application of security measures in AI systems. It begins with secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing tailored for AI. The module also addresses the implementation of secure AI APIs and endpoints. The second lesson focuses on ongoing security maintenance, compliance with evolving AI security standards and regulations, and anticipates future trends and emerging threats in AI security. This module is essential for anyone aiming to implement and maintain robust security practices in AI environments.

This course is tailored for anyone interested in understanding, implementing, and managing security in AI environments, from technical practitioners to those overseeing and governing AI implementations.

What you'll learn

- Understand key concepts and challenges in AI security.

- Develop skills in secure coding and vulnerability assessment for AI systems.

- Learn to implement and manage secure AI APIs and endpoints.

Syllabus

Introduction to AI Security

Module 1: Introduction to AI Security delves into the critical aspects of securing artificial intelligence systems. This module covers foundational concepts and the importance of AI security, common security threats to AI systems, and ethical AI considerations, including data privacy. It also explores the principles of designing secure AI systems, secure data management practices, and the basics of encryption and access control in AI environments, providing a comprehensive introduction to the complexities and necessities of AI security.

Implementing AI Security Practices

"Module 2: Implementing AI Security Practices" advances into the practical application of security measures in AI systems. It begins with secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing tailored for AI. The module also addresses the implementation of secure AI APIs and endpoints. The second lesson focuses on ongoing security maintenance, compliance with evolving AI security standards and regulations, and anticipates future trends and emerging threats in AI security. This module is essential for anyone aiming to implement and maintain robust security practices in AI environments.