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Cybersecurity Fundamentals (AI Threats)

Last Update March 25, 2026
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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Duration: 4.5 Hours
  • Lectures: 9 Lessons
  • Access: 1 Year
  • Language: English
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Course overview

Cyber threats are evolving faster than most organisations can respond. AI now enables attackers to automate phishing, generate deepfakes, and exploit weaknesses at unprecedented speed. Many professionals struggle to understand how these threats work and how to defend against them effectively.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals (AI Threats) provides a structured framework to identify, assess, and counter AI-enabled attacks. You will learn core Cybersecurity principles, attack chains, social engineering tactics, credential abuse, ransomware operations, and cloud risks.

The course also covers defence controls, monitoring strategies, incident response, and Canadian compliance requirements. By completion, you will confidently evaluate security posture, strengthen controls, and respond decisively to modern Cybersecurity incidents.

Key topics included

  • Cybersecurity Foundations in the AI Era

  • AI-Driven Threat Acceleration and Targeting Models

  • Deepfakes, AI Phishing, and Social Engineering Tactics

  • AI-Enabled Malware, Credential, and Cloud Attacks

  • Defence Strategies: Detection, Monitoring, and Resilience

  • Incident Response and Canadian Compliance Frameworks

Entry requirements

  • No prior Cybersecurity certification is required. Basic familiarity with computers, email systems, and online platforms is recommended. Professionals in business, IT, or management roles will benefit from general digital literacy.

Who is this course for

This course is designed for business managers, IT staff, compliance officers, and security teams who want to strengthen Cybersecurity against AI-driven threats. It is ideal for organisations operating in Canada that must address phishing, ransomware, cloud risks, and regulatory obligations. Entrepreneurs, consultants, and technology leaders seeking to reduce exposure to modern Cybersecurity incidents will also benefit.

Certification

Certificate

Curriculum

41 Topics Covered 4.5 Hours
  • The CIA Triad: Foundations of Modern Cybersecurity
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • AI’s Impact on the Cyber Threat Landscape
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Social Engineering and Deepfakes in the Age of AI
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • AI-Enabled Technical Attacks: Malware, Credentials, and Exploits
  • Module 4 Quiz
  • Implementing Priority Security Controls
  • Module 5 Quiz
  • Email, Identity, and Monitoring: Stopping Attacks Early
  • Module 6 Quiz
  • Threat Intelligence, Awareness, and Security Culture
  • Module 7 Quiz
  • Incident Response and Canadian Compliance
  • Module 8 Quiz
  • Integrating AI Securely: Future-Proofing Security Workflows
  • Module 9 Quiz
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals (AI Threats) Final Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

No advanced technical background is required. The course explains Cybersecurity concepts clearly, starting from foundational principles and progressing to AI-enabled threats. Basic digital knowledge is sufficient to follow the material confidently.
You will learn to identify AI-driven phishing, deepfake scams, credential attacks, and ransomware tactics. You will also gain structured knowledge of defence controls, monitoring, incident response, and regulatory considerations in Cybersecurity environments.
Cybersecurity knowledge is highly valued across industries. Completing this course strengthens your ability to manage risk, support compliance, and contribute to organisational resilience, increasing your credibility in IT, compliance, and leadership roles.
Yes, learners receive a certificate upon successful completion. This demonstrates verified knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and AI-related threat management to employers and stakeholders.
The course covers the CIA Triad, threat actors, AI social engineering, deepfakes, credential attacks, ransomware, cloud misconfigurations, defence controls, incident response phases, and Canadian compliance obligations related to Cybersecurity.