Is AI security different from cybersecurity?

It is a specialisation within it. The fundamentals are the same, but AI adds new attack surfaces that need their own testing.

AI Security Certification: Protecting AI Systems and Using AI in Defence

Updated 2026-09-24

Short answer

An AI security certification covers two things: securing AI systems (prompt injection, data poisoning, model theft, leaking private data) and using AI to strengthen security operations. It suits security analysts, IT staff and risk teams now responsible for AI tools.

Threats unique to AI systems

Traditional security training rarely covers these:

Prompt injection against chatbots and AI agents
Training-data poisoning
Sensitive data leaking through model outputs
Model and API abuse, including theft of proprietary models
Supply-chain risk from third-party models and plugins

Using AI in security operations

AI helps triage alerts, spot anomalies and summarise incidents. A good program teaches where it helps and where it produces confident mistakes.

The Altaris security program

Our Diploma in AI Security & Cyber Risk covers both sides, with a hands-on threat-modelling project. Every Altaris program is $399 CAD one-time, self-paced, with lifetime access and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Common questions

Is AI security different from cybersecurity?: It is a specialisation within it. The fundamentals are the same, but AI adds new attack surfaces that need their own testing.