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The course 'AI Security Issues' explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, focusing on the unique security challenges posed by AI systems. Students will learn about cybersecurity fundamentals, vulnerabilities in AI systems, and the use of AI for both attacks and defenses through hands-on labs and case studies. The course includes a final project where students research and present a topic related to AI security.

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Course Syllabus

The course 'AI Security Issues' explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, focusing on the unique security challenges posed by AI systems. Students will learn about cybersecurity fundamentals, vulnerabilities in AI systems, and the use of AI for both attacks and defenses through hands-on labs and case studies. The course includes a final project where students research and present a topic related to AI security.

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Course Syllabus: AI Security Issues

Course Code: 02-24-03306


Course Title: AI Security Issues
Instructor: Dr. Mahmoud Ghanem
Email: mahmoud.ghanem@alexu.edu.eg
Credit Hours: 3

Course Description

This course explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity,
focusing on the unique security challenges posed by AI systems. Students will learn
about cybersecurity fundamentals, the impact of AI on cybersecurity, vulnerabilities in AI
systems (e.g., trapdoors and adversarial attacks), and the use of AI for smart attacks. The
course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on labs and case studies to prepare
students for real-world AI security challenges.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

1. Understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity and its relevance to AI systems.


2. Analyze the effects of AI on cybersecurity, including both defensive and offensive
applications.
3. Identify vulnerabilities in AI systems, such as trapdoors and adversarial attacks.
4. Explore how AI can be used to conduct smart attacks and develop
countermeasures.
5. Apply AI security concepts to real-world scenarios through projects and case
studies.

Prerequisites

 02-24-00109: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence


Textbooks and Resources

1. Recommended Textbook:
o "AI in Cybersecurity" by Leslie F. Sikos.
2. Additional Resources:
o "Adversarial Machine Learning" by Yevgeniy Vorobeychik and Murat
Kantarcioglu.
o Research papers and case studies provided by the instructor.
o Online resources from cybersecurity organizations (e.g., NIST, OWASP).

Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction to AI Security Issues

 Overview of AI and cybersecurity


 Importance of securing AI systems
 Course objectives and structure

Week 2: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

 Key concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA triad)


 Common threats: Malware, phishing, DDoS attacks
 Security frameworks and best practices

Week 3: Effect of AI on Cybersecurity Issues

 AI for cybersecurity: Threat detection, anomaly detection, and automation


 AI as a threat: Autonomous attacks, deepfakes, and social engineering
 Case study: AI-powered cybersecurity tools

Week 4: Trapdoors and Backdoors in AI Systems

 Understanding trapdoors and backdoors in machine learning models


 Real-world examples of malicious model manipulation
 Hands-on lab: Detecting backdoors in neural networks

Week 5: Adversarial Attacks on AI Systems

 Types of adversarial attacks: Evasion, poisoning, and model extraction


 Techniques for generating adversarial examples
 Hands-on lab: Crafting adversarial attacks on image classifiers

Week 6: Defending Against Adversarial Attacks

 Robust machine learning: Adversarial training, defensive distillation


 Detection of adversarial inputs
 Case study: Defending AI systems in critical infrastructure

Week 7: Smart Attacks by AI Means

 AI-powered phishing and social engineering


 Autonomous malware and botnets
 Case study: AI-driven cyberattacks in the wild

Week 8: AI in Cyber Warfare

 Role of AI in state-sponsored attacks


 Ethical and legal implications of AI in cyber warfare
 Case study: Stuxnet and AI-enhanced cyber weapons

Week 9: Privacy Issues in AI Systems

 Data privacy and AI: Risks and challenges


 Differential privacy and federated learning
 Case study: Privacy breaches in AI-powered applications

Week 10: Securing AI Development Lifecycle

 Secure AI development practices


 Testing and validation of AI models
 Hands-on lab: Implementing secure AI pipelines

Week 11: AI for Cybersecurity Defense

 AI-driven threat intelligence and response


 Automated incident response systems
 Case study: AI in enterprise cybersecurity

Week 12: Emerging Trends in AI Security

 Explainable AI (XAI) for security


 AI in quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography
 Future challenges and opportunities

Week 13: Final Project Presentations

 Students present their final projects


 Peer and instructor feedback

Assessment and Grading

 Assignments, Final Project and Labs: 30%


 Midterm Exam: 20%
 Final Exam: 50%

Course Policies

1. Attendance: Regular attendance is expected. More than 3 unexcused absences


may result in a grade penalty.
2. Late Submissions: Assignments submitted late will incur a 10% penalty per day.
3. Academic Integrity: Plagiarism or cheating will result in disciplinary action.
4. Communication: Use the course email for all communications. Expect a response
within 24-48 hours.

Final Project

Students will work individually or in teams of 2-3 to research and present a topic related
to AI security. The project will include:

 A proposal (Week 3)
 A mid-project review (Week 7)
 A final presentation and report (Week 13)

This syllabus is subject to change. Updates will be communicated via the course website
and email. Let me know if you need further adjustments or additional details!

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