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AIS247: AI Security Essentials for Business Leaders

AIS247Cybersecurity Leadership
  • 2 Hours (Self-Paced)
Course created by:
Dan deBeaubien
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Equip yourself to navigate the AI revolution securely with strategies that maximize productivity gains while minimizing associated risks in your enterprise.

Course Overview

Address critical challenges at the intersection of AI and business security with AIS247. This AI course for business leaders explores generative AI (GenAI) fundamentals and strategic applications across industries, helping to develop insights into AI cybersecurity risk management and responsible implementation policies. The curriculum highlights practical workplace applications where GenAI enhances productivity, reduces costs, and improves quality—from content creation to customer support. Business leaders gain essential understanding to leverage AI technologies while maintaining robust security postures in today's evolving digital environment.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the strategic implications of GenAI adoption
  • Identify and mitigate primary AI implementation risks
  • Develop effective AI policies for your organization
  • Recognize ethical considerations in AI implementation
  • Apply AI for productivity gains across business functions

Business Takeaways

  • Improved security posture against AI-related threats
  • Enhanced decision-making for AI implementation
  • Reduced costs through optimized AI resource allocation
  • Increased competitive advantage through secure AI use
  • Framework for responsible AI governance
  • Accelerated innovation with risk-aware AI deployment
  • Strengthened compliance with evolving AI regulations

Meet Your Author

Dan deBeaubien
Dan deBeaubien

Dan deBeaubien

Dan has redefined cybersecurity's AI frontier-driving global standards with AI resources, co-authoring the Security Awareness Report, and arming leaders with tools to manage AI risk-reshaping how we defend against human and machine-driven threats.

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Course Syllabus

Explore the course syllabus below to view the full range of topics covered in AIS247: AI Security Essentials for Business Leaders.

Section 1AI Security Essentials for Business Leaders

This 90-minute course provides business leaders the core tenets of navigating generative AI implementation securely. From understanding strategic implications to developing AI policies, the training equips participants with tools to maximize AI benefits while mitigating associated risks.

Topics covered

  • Importance of AI in Business
  • Understanding AI
  • AI Risks and Ethical Considerations
  • Cybersecurity Aspects
  • AI Policy Development and the Global Landscape

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    Instructed by Frank Kim & Dan deBeaubien
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    OnDemand (Anytime)Self-Paced, 4 months access
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