Ai & Cybersecurity: Threats, Global Actors, And Trends-2025
Published 2/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 7.20 GB | Duration: 4h 15m
Published 2/2025
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 7.20 GB | Duration: 4h 15m
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