AI & Cybersecurity: Threats, Global Actors, and Trends-2025

AI & Cybersecurity: Threats, Global Actors, and Trends-2025 udemy course

How AI is Changing Cybersecurity, Global Threats, and Defense

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.