AI and Cybersecurity for Leaders Certificate

The increasing use of and dependence on artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative artificial intelligence (GAI), requires that leaders understand the risks associated with this technology and how to mitigate regulatory and operational risks to their organizations. The Duke AI and Cybersecurity for Leaders Certificate program will provide an introduction to cyber and AI and threats and vulnerabilities that may pose a risk to the organizations’ data and systems. Leaders will gain an understanding of regulatory frameworks and standards and of regulatory requirements that can be implemented to protect this critical technology. On completion of the certificate program, leaders will have a firm grasp on threats, risks, mitigation, governance and oversight of Cyber and AI.

2026 Program Details:

Program Dates: May 27 – 28, 2026
Registration Rate: $3,000
Registration Deadline: May 1
Delivery: In-Person
(Virtual option available)

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

Explain AI fundamentals and the AI–cybersecurity intersection

Describe the basic concepts behind AI (including generative AI) and how they relate to cybersecurity
Articulate how cybersecurity protects AI systems and, conversely, how AI can bolster cybersecurity defenses

Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risk scenarios for AI systems and data

Recognize key threat sources and systemic vulnerabilities in AI pipelines (data ingestion, model training, deployment), including adversarial and supply-chain risks
Assess operational and regulatory risks to data, intellectual property, and privacy

Design and evaluate mitigation strategies, controls, and regulatory compliance

Apply frameworks, policies, and standards relevant to AI and cybersecurity risk management
Implement controls and safeguards to protect AI systems (e.g. governance, oversight, monitoring, privacy, explainability, bias, auditability)

Assess organizational AI & cybersecurity posture and environment

Map existing systems, supply chains, and data flows to locate risk gaps and exposures in AI-enabled or AI-dependent operations
Evaluate policies, organizational oversight, and resource allocation for AI security and cybersecurity integration

Lead governance, oversight, and continuous adaptation

Establish effective governance structures for AI and cybersecurity at executive and board levels
Develop reporting, oversight, and evaluation mechanisms (metrics, KPIs, compliance) to ensure ongoing risk management and alignment with regulatory requirements

How to Enroll

Step 1: Register

Fill out the form below and complete the program payment. Note: You will need to submit the payment in order for your registration to be finalized.

Step 2: Prepare

Once you complete your registration, you will receive an email from ExecEd_Pratt@duke.edu with key program and logistics information.

Step 3: Travel

Arrange for your accommodations and travel to Durham, NC for the program. There are many hotels around Duke University, click here for some hotel recommendations.

Program Director

Art Ehuan is the Executive in Residence at the Pratt School of Engineering and Executive Director of the Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Program. Previously Art served as the Vice President at Palo Alto Networks, a global cybersecurity corporation and managing director at Alvarez & Marsal, global cyber risk service management practice, an international consulting firm. Art has held cybersecurity leadership roles at USAA, Northrop Grumman Corporation and Cisco Systems. Art has worked with governments and law enforcement in the U.S. and overseas on cybersecurity cases, frequently giving expert testimony in federal, military, and state courts on digital forensics and cybercrime matters. For nearly two decades he has served as a lecturer for the U.S. State Department’s Anti-Terrorism Assistance Cyber Training Program, and he previously also worked as a supervisory special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and a special agent for the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Art has been retained as a cyber expert on prominent data breaches to include Sony Pictures, Target, Anthem, Equifax, Marriott and Capital One.

Have Questions?

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