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IT Professionals & SysAdmins
To transition from general IT to specialized digital defense roles.
What you’ll learn
✓Identify & Mitigate: Recognize global threat actors and deploy defense strategies across enterprise networks.
✓Apply Cryptography: Implement encryption and digital signatures to ensure data integrity and compliance with PDPL.
✓Secure the Cloud: Architect robust security for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments using IAM best practices.
✓AI-Powered Defense: Leverage machine learning to automate threat detection and reduce false positives.
✓Regulatory Mastery: Navigate local and international governance, including the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law.
✓Portfolio Readiness: Build a comprehensive security plan encompassing cloud, AI, and cryptographic controls.
Course content
4 Modules • 16 Lectures • 5h total duration
Module 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity
⌄Understanding the CIA triad, risk mapping, and global threat actors.Video
Case Study: Analysis of the SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack.Video
Local Focus: Deep dive into the UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy.Video
Module 2: Data Security & Cryptography
⌄Mastering encryption, hashing, and securing digital communications.Video
Compliance: Aligning security with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).Video
Activity: Designing a data protection strategy for a GCC organization.Video
Module 3: Cloud & Virtualisation Security
⌄Securing VMs, containers, and Identity & Access Management (IAM).Video
Case Study: Investigation of the Capital One cloud breach.Video
Activity: Developing an IAM strategy for a GCC Smart City platform.Video
Module 4: AI for Cybersecurity
⌄Using anomaly detection and ML models to preemptively stop malware.Video
Local Focus: AI security monitoring in Saudi Smart Cities (NEOM/The Line).Video
Final Project: Applied Cybersecurity Foundations Portfolio submission.Project
Who this programme is for
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Cybersecurity Analysts
Seeking to augment traditional monitoring with AI-driven intelligence.
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Cloud & DevOps Engineers
Essential for those building infrastructure in secure cloud environments.
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Data Scientists
Interested in the intersection of Machine Learning and cybersecurity datasets.
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Government & Leadership
Specifically for those overseeing digital transformation in the GCC region.
Requirements
- Basic Digital Literacy: Familiarity with operating systems and digital files.
- IT Context: A general understanding of how networks or data systems function.
- No Advanced Coding Required: While helpful, prior programming experience is not a prerequisite.
Verified Digital Certificate
Earn a Career Credential
Upon successful completion of the course and meeting the 50% assessment threshold, you will be awarded a Digital Certificate of Excellence.
Kush Digital College
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Student Name
Has successfully completed the masterclass
Cybersecurity & AI-Driven Threat Intelligence
Verification ID: KDC-2026-CYBERSECURITY-AMP-AI-DRIVEN-THREAT-INTELLIGENCE-8839
Issued: March 24, 2026
Issued: March 24, 2026
About the Organization
KDC
AI & Digital Innovation Centre
The AI & Digital Innovation Centre is a leading hub for professional development, focused on bridging the gap between academic theory and industrial application. Our curriculum is research-backed and specifically tailored to support the Saudi Vision 2030 digital transformation goals. We specialize in emerging technologies, ensuring learners are equipped with “future-ready” skills that comply with local governance and global standards.
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