AI Security and Risk Management
DataCamp
Last updated June 30, 2026
An introduction to keeping AI systems secure and aligning that security with an organization's wider goals. The course maps out the particular security challenges AI brings — risks that arise both from building and using AI models and from external threats — and shows how to look at those risks from several angles. It then turns to practical defense: actionable steps to reduce risk, and how to assess AI risk through structured evaluations and routine checks, so problems are caught early rather than after the fact. It is aimed at informed decision-making rather than hands-on coding. You can sample the opening chapter before subscribing; the full course and its Statement of Accomplishment are part of DataCamp Premium.
What you'll learn
- The AI security landscape and why AI raises distinct risks
- Risks from developing and using AI models
- External threats organizations face
- Fundamentals of AI risk management
- Assessing risk through structured evaluations and routine checks
- Aligning AI security with business strategy
Frequently asked questions about AI Security and Risk Management
Is AI Security and Risk Management free?
No — AI Security and Risk Management is a paid course.
What are the prerequisites for AI Security and Risk Management?
None.
Does AI Security and Risk Management offer a certificate?
Yes. DataCamp Statement of Accomplishment on completion (requires DataCamp Premium).
Why we suggest this course
Well suited to managers, strategists, and security-adjacent staff who need to make sound calls about protecting AI without a deep technical background. It keeps tying security back to business strategy with real-world examples — the framing a decision-maker actually needs — and its emphasis on regular evaluations and daily checks treats AI security as an ongoing discipline rather than a one-off audit. One thing to know: the opening chapter is free to sample, but the complete course and its Statement of Accomplishment require a DataCamp Premium subscription.