Cybersecurity and AI Leadership in the Digital Era

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Date:01. - 04.02.2027
Aim of the course:To equip technology leaders with the knowledge and judgement needed to understand, assess and manage the cybersecurity risks and opportunities arising from artificial intelligence.
Target group:Technology managers, digital transformation leaders, IT and cybersecurity managers, and other decision-makers responsible for AI adoption, digital risk or organisational resilience.
Topics:This executive course explores the fundamentals of cybersecurity in the context of artificial intelligence. Participants develop a practical understanding of essential cybersecurity and AI concepts, examine AI-specific threats and vulnerabilities, and explore the dual-use nature of AI—how the same technologies can strengthen cyber defence or enable more sophisticated attacks. Through business-relevant discussions and practical examples, participants assess how AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape within their own organisations and identify actionable measures to manage emerging risks and strengthen resilience. The course also examines the ethical, legal and governance responsibilities leaders must consider when adopting and overseeing AI-enabled cybersecurity technologies.
Study results:Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Define and correctly use essential cybersecurity and AI terminology.
- Identify and assess cybersecurity risks associated specifically with AI.
- Explain the dual-use nature of AI-enabled cybersecurity technologies.
- Evaluate how AI affects cybersecurity within their professional field or business environment.
- Recommend practical security measures to mitigate AI-related cybersecurity risks.
- Discuss the key ethical, legal and governance implications of using AI in cybersecurity.
Learning outcomes:Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Course language:in English
Volume:lectures: 29 academic hours
Credit points (ECTS):1.0
Graduation document:TalTech certificate
Lecturer:prof Rain Ottis, prof Tanel Tammet, prof Risto Vaarandi, Kristel Kriisa, Dr Andrew James Roberts, Dr Eric Jackson, Dr Silvia Lips, prof Vladimir Kuts
Contact:Miili Tammeveski, +37256668320, miili.tammeveski@taltech.ee
Price:2500 EUR + VAT / participant
Timetable:
Mektory, Tallinn University of Technology (look up location on map)
01.02.2027
09:00 - 09:45Opening perspective
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Rain Ottis
09:45 - 10:30Digital leadership perspective
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: Dr Eric Jackson
10:30 - 11:30AI essentials
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Risto Vaarandi
11:30 - 12:30Resilience
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Tanel Tammet and Kristel Kriisa
13:30 - 14:45Cyber foundations
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Rain Ottis
16:00 - 17:30Site visit
19:00 - 20:30Networking dinner
Lecturer: Hanno Tomberg
02.02.2027
09:00 - 10:15Leadership briefing
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Rain Ottis
10:15 - 11:30Threat horizon
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Rain Ottis
11:30 - 12:45Defence & innovation
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Rain Ottis
13:30 - 15:30Mission briefing
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Rain Ottis
16:00 - 17:30Site visit
03.02.2027
09:00 - 10:15Security challenges of mission-critical AI
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: Dr Andrew James Roberts
10:15 - 11:30Executive governance
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: Dr Silvia Lips
11:30 - 12:45Designing architectures for mission-critical AI
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: Dr Andrew James Roberts
13:30 - 15:00Site visit
15:30 - 17:00ELPIS social event
04.02.2027
09:00 - 12:30Immersive simulation
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Rain Ottis
13:30 - 14:30Interactive panel
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Vladimir Kuts
14:30 - 15:30Executive reflection
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Rain Ottis
15:30 - 16:00Closing ceremony
Room: MEK-122
Lecturer: prof Rain Ottis

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