Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

AI Security

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Cyber Security

Application Deadline Approaching

Last date to apply: December 4, 2026 · Program starts on December 5, 2026

About Programme

Master Adversarial Machine Learning, LLM Protection, AI Red Teaming, and Secure AI System Design

50 Hours of Online Live AI Security Training with Hands-On Labs and Red Teaming Exercises
Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful course completion
Covers adversarial ML, LLM security, AI governance, model protection, and end-to-end AI lifecycle security
Batch-wise Course Start Dates - Batch 4: Dec 7, 2026

What you'll learn

Understand how AI and ML systems differ from traditional software and identify unique AI attack surfaces.
Detect and defend against adversarial machine learning attacks including evasion, poisoning, and model extraction.
Secure AI datasets, training pipelines, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and deployed inference endpoints.
Protect large language models from prompt injection, jailbreaks, data leakage, and misuse.
Perform structured AI security assessments and design secure, compliant, and trustworthy AI systems aligned with global frameworks.

Skills you'll gain

AI Threat IdentificationAdversarial Machine Learning DefenseData Poisoning DetectionModel Extraction PreventionLLM Security & Prompt HardeningAI API SecurityThreat Modeling for AI SystemsAI Risk AssessmentAI Governance & Compliance MappingAI Red Teaming & Security TestingSecure AI Architecture DesignEnd-to-End AI Lifecycle Security

Programme Content

Offensive AI and AI System Hacking Methodology

  • Understand AI and Machine Learning Fundamentals from an Offensive Security Perspective
  • Identify AI Attack Surfaces, Threat Landscapes, and Adversary Techniques Aligned to MITRE
  • Apply AI System Hacking Methodologies, Frameworks, and Risk Implications
  • Classify AI Attack Taxonomies and Models
  • Define Offensive AI Scoping Fundamentals and Foundations for Securing AI Systems
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    AI Reconnaissance and Attack Surface Mapping

  • Apply OSINT Tools and Techniques to Identify and Profile AI Assets
  • Gather Intelligence from AI Data Sources and Training Pipelines
  • Discover and Map AI Attack Surfaces Using Publicly Available Intelligence
  • Enumerate AI Endpoints, Services, APIs, and Exposed Parameters
  • Identify and Analyze AI Models and Vector Stores from an Attacker’s Perspective
  • Evaluate OSINT Exposure and Apply Hardening Controls to Reduce Risk
  • Use AI Threat Intelligence to Support Continuous Monitoring and Defensive Readiness
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    AI Vulnerability Scanning and Fuzzing

  • Understand Core Principles of AI Vulnerability Assessment and Threat Discovery
  • Use Tools and Techniques for Scanning Vulnerabilities in AI Models, Pipelines, and Deployments
  • Apply Practical Fuzzing Methods Tailored for AI Systems and Model Interfaces
  • Integrate Scanning and Fuzzing into AI Security Workflows for Proactive Risk Mitigation
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    Prompt Injection and LLM Application Attacks

  • LLM Architecture, Trust Boundaries, and Associated Attack Vectors
  • Execute Prompt Injection and Jailbreaking Techniques in Real-World LLM Applications
  • Identify Sensitive Information Disclosure and System Prompt Leakage Risks
  • Evaluate Improper Output Handling Vulnerabilities and Misinformation Threats
  • Apply Advanced Prompt-Based Attack Techniques and Exploitation Strategies
  • Implement Secure LLM Application Design Principles and Defensive Controls
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    Adversarial Machine Learning and Model Privacy Attacks

  • Identify Core Adversarial Machine Learning Attack Classes
  • Execute Practical Adversarial Input Attacks Across Data Modalities
  • Apply Privacy, Inference, and Model Extraction Attack Techniques
  • Evaluate Robustness, Trustworthiness, and Risk Evaluation Methods
  • Implement Defensive Strategies for Model Privacy and Resilience
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    Data and Training Pipeline Attacks

  • Understand AI Data and Training Pipeline Architecture and Threat Surfaces
  • Execute Practical Data Poisoning Techniques and Attack Scenarios
  • Apply Backdoor and Trojan Insertion During Model Training
  • Implement Security Measures to Safeguard Data and Training Pipelines
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    Agentic AI and Model-to-Model Attacks

  • Understand Agentic AI Architecture and Attack Surface
  • Apply Excessive Agency and Autonomy Exploitation Techniques
  • Identify Cross-LLM and Model-to-Model Attack Vectors
  • Assess Denial-of-Wallet Risks and Unbounded Resource Consumption
  • Execute Attacks Targeting AI Workflows and Orchestration Layers
  • Implement Defensive Strategies for Securing Agentic AI Applications
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    AI Infrastructure and Supply Chain Attacks

  • Understand AI Infrastructure Components and System Integration Architectures
  • Identify Vulnerabilities in AI Systems, Frameworks, and Deployment Pipelines
  • Analyze Abuse of Tools, Plugins, and APIs in AI-Enabled Applications
  • Assess AI Supply Chain Threats and Dependency Risks (Deep Dive)
  • Implement Hardening Strategies for AI Infrastructure and Supply Chains
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    AI Security Testing, Evaluation, and Hardening

  • Understand AI Security Testing Methodologies and Evaluation Techniques
  • Apply Red Team Frameworks for Offensive AI Assessment
  • Identify, Validate, and Report AI Vulnerabilities and Risk
  • Implement Security Hardening and Mitigation Best Practices for AI Systems
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    AI Incident Response and Forensics

  • Detect and Respond to AI-Specific Security Incidents
  • Collect and Analyze AI Logs, Telemetry, and Digital Evidence
  • Analyze Root Causes in Post-Incident Investigations
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