Ai & Cybersecurity: Threats, Global Actors, And Trends-2025

How AI is Changing Cybersecurity, Global Threats, and Defense

What you'll learn

Explain how AI is transforming cybersecurity threats and defense.

Identify AI-driven cyber threats, including malware and deepfakes.

Analyze nation-state cyber warfare tactics and strategies.

Assess emerging threats like quantum computing and supply chain attacks.

Evaluate cloud security risks and regulatory challenges.

Compare cybersecurity trends across different global regions.

Develop strategies to mitigate AI-powered cyber threats.

Predict future cybersecurity trends and advancements.

Requirements

Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts

Familiarity with networking and common cyber threats

Interest in AI and its applications in security

No prior AI or programming experience required

Suitable for IT professionals, security analysts, and policymakers

Description

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the cybersecurity landscape, introducing new opportunities for defenders while also amplifying the scale, speed, and sophistication of cyber threats. AI-powered cyberattacks, state-sponsored hacking groups, and emerging threats like deepfakes and quantum computing pose unprecedented risks to organizations, governments, and individuals worldwide.Understanding how AI is weaponized and leveraged for cyber defense is now a necessity for security professionals, businesses, and policymakers. This course provides a comprehensive deep dive into AI-driven cyber threats, global threat actors, and the future of cybersecurity, equipping you with critical insights to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape.What You’ll Learn: The evolving cybersecurity landscape and the impact of AI – How AI is changing cyberattacks, threat detection, and security automation. How AI is being used for cyberattacks, malware, and disinformation – Exploring AI-powered phishing, deepfake fraud, and autonomous malware. Nation-state cyber warfare tactics – Understanding the cyber operations of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, including case studies on cyber espionage, infrastructure attacks, and political interference. Emerging threats: Deepfakes, Quantum Computing, and Supply Chain Attacks – Analyzing future threats that could disrupt global security and the economy. Cloud security challenges and the role of regulations – The impact of GDPR, CCPA, and new compliance frameworks on cloud security and AI-driven attacks.Regional cybersecurity forecasts for EMEA, JAPAC, and Southeast Asia – Investigating unique cyber risks across different global regions. The future of cybersecurity and how to stay ahead – How AI, automation, and post-quantum cryptography will shape the next era of cybersecurity.Course Highlights: Real-world case studies – Learn from past cyberattacks, AI-driven threats, and cyber warfare incidents. Deep technical insights – Discover how AI is fueling next-generation cyber threats and defenses. Global threat intelligence – Understand the geopolitical implications of cyber warfare and AI-driven disinformation campaigns. Hands-on strategies – Get actionable insights on how to defend against AI-powered cyberattacks and secure critical systems.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Historical overview of CyberSecurity - Threats and Trends

Lecture 2 Current state of the cybersecurity landscape

Lecture 3 Key Challenges and Opportunities in Cyber Security

Section 2: AI-powered malware and its impact

Lecture 4 How Attackers are using AI for Malicious Purposes

Lecture 5 AI-powered malware and its impact

Lecture 6 Defending against AI driven Cyber Attacks

Section 3: The Role of AI in Information Operations (IO)

Lecture 7 AI Driven disinformation and propaganda campaigns

Lecture 8 Detecting and mitigating AI-powered IO

Lecture 9 The ethics of using AI in information warfare

Lecture 10 The future of AI in information warfare

Section 4: The Next Phase of AI and Security

Lecture 11 The Next Phase of AI and Security

Lecture 12 AI for proactive threat detection and response

Lecture 13 AI-powered security automation

Lecture 14 The future of AI in cybersecurity

Section 5: The Big Four: Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea

Lecture 15 Overview of state-sponsored cyberattacks

Lecture 16 Motivations and capabilities of the "Big Four"

Lecture 17 Case studies of major cyberattacks

Section 6: Russia's Cyber Warfare Tactics

Lecture 18 The Evolution of Russia's Cyber Doctrine

Lecture 19 The impact of the conflict in Ukraine on cyberattacks

Lecture 20 Targeting critical infrastructure and government institutions

Lecture 21 Disinformation and propaganda campaigns

Lecture 22 The Role of Cyber Proxies and Non-State Actors

Lecture 23 Cyber Espionage and Intelligence Gathering

Section 7: China's Growing Cyber Capabilities

Lecture 24 China's Cyber Dragon: An Overview

Lecture 25 Fueling the Fire: China's Investments in Cyber Warfare

Lecture 26 The PLA's Cyber Force: Structure and Strategy

Lecture 27 Made in China 2.0: Intellectual Property Theft and Espionage

Lecture 28 Case Studies: When China Hacked the World

Lecture 29 The Digital Silk Road: Cyber Espionage and the Belt and Road Initiative

Lecture 30 The Great Firewall's Long Shadow: Censorship, Surveillance, and Cyber Power

Lecture 31 Dragon vs. Eagle: China's Role in the Global Cyber Arms Race

Lecture 32 The Future is Now: Predicting China's Cyber Trajectory

Lecture 33 Cooperation or Conflict? China and the Future of Cyberspace

Section 8: Iran's Cyberattacks and Regional Tensions

Lecture 34 The Dawn of Cyber Conflict – Iran’s Early Cyber Activities

Lecture 35 Rising Stakes – The Stuxnet Catalyst

Lecture 36 Enter the Global Stage – Targeting Energy and Financial Sectors

Lecture 37 Shadow Warriors – Iran’s Use of Proxy Groups

Lecture 38 Escalating Regional Tensions – Cyber as a Weapon of Influence

Lecture 39 The Present – The Israel-Hamas Conflict and its Cyber Implications

Section 9: North Korea's Exploitation of the Supply Chain

Lecture 40 The Origins – How North Korea Became a Cyber Power

Lecture 41 Building the Cyber Army – The Rise of the Lazarus Group

Lecture 42 The Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Warfare

Lecture 43 A Regime Fueled by Cybercrime – Revenue Generation through Hacking

Lecture 44 Beyond the Borders – North Korea’s Supply Chain Attacks

Lecture 45 Sanctions and Adaptation – The Role of Economic Pressure in Cyber Strategy

Lecture 46 The Future of North Korean Cyber Operations

Section 10: The Threat Landscape in 2025

Lecture 47 A World on the Edge-Cybersecurity in a High-Stakes Era

Lecture 48 Key Trends Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity

Lecture 49 The Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Warfare

Lecture 50 Emerging Threats and Vulnerabilities

Lecture 51 The Deepfake Dilemma – Trust in a World of Digital Illusions

Lecture 52 The Geopolitical Cyber Chessboard – Nations at War in the Digital Realm

Lecture 53 The Cybercrime Economy – Ransomware, Dark Web Markets, and Digital Extortion

Lecture 54 The Quantum Threat – Breaking Encryption in an Instant

Lecture 55 Supply Chain Infiltration – The Weakest Link in Global Security

Lecture 56 Weaponized IoT – When Smart Devices Become Cyber Soldiers

Lecture 57 The Battle for Data Privacy – Governments vs. Big Tech vs. Hackers

Lecture 58 The Cyber Defense Revolution – How the World is Fighting Back

Lecture 59 The Future of Cybersecurity Jobs – Warriors of the Digital Battlefield

Lecture 60 The Road Ahead – Are We Ready for the Cyber Storm of the Future?

Cybersecurity professionals seeking AI-driven threat insights,IT and network security analysts wanting to enhance defenses,Business leaders and policymakers addressing cyber risks,Ethical hackers and penetration testers exploring AI threats,Cloud security professionals handling AI-related vulnerabilities,Students and researchers interested in AI and cybersecurity trends