AICCI AI Security Analyst (AISA) Certification | Secure AI Systems & Threat Mitigation

For professionals responsible for security

The AI Security Analyst (AISA) Certification focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. It equips professionals to assess, secure, and monitor AI systems through a security-focused lens, covering vulnerabilities in AI models, data pipelines, system design, and organizational processes. The program aligns with ISO 27001 and AI-specific security best practices.

Target Audience

This certification is ideal for anyone looking to

Understand how traditional cybersecurity principles apply to AI systems
Analyze vulnerabilities, attack surfaces, and threat vectors specific to AI
Integrate AI into existing ISMS (Information Security Management Systems)
Perform risk assessments for AI-driven platforms and applications
Align AI security with regulatory and ethical standards

Core Domains

Focus Areas

Security Foundations in the AI Context
- Mapping core information security principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability) to AI systems
- Differences between traditional IT security and AI-specific threats
- Key concepts: adversarial attacks, data poisoning, model inversion
Threat Modeling & AI Vulnerabilities
- Threat vectors in AI model pipelines: training data, APIs, deployment interfaces
- Common attack types: prompt injection, model stealing, evasion attacks
- Building AI-specific threat models and attack surface analysis
AI Risk Management from a Security Perspective
- Applying risk management frameworks to AI
- Identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security risks in AI systems
- Security-by-design principles for machine learning lifecycle
Secure Architecture & Incident Response for AI
- Secure infrastructure for training and inference environments
- Monitoring, auditing, and logging of AI system behavior
- Handling AI-specific incidents: detection, escalation, containment

Learning Outcomes

What can certified individuals do after successfully completing the program?

Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in AI systems and components
Apply security principles across the AI lifecycle
Conduct AI-specific risk and threat assessments
Integrate AI into broader cybersecurity and risk governance frameworks
Support secure, compliant, and trustworthy AI deployments

Certification

What is the certification process like?

3-day structured training (instructor-led)
Final exam: multiple-choice, online
Language: English or German
Duration: 60 minutes
40 questions, passing score: 65% (26 correct)
Closed-book, proctored exam via AICCI

Prerequisites

Are there any formal prerequisites?

No formal prerequisites are required
AICCI AI Foundation (AIFO) Certificate recommended
Experience in IT security, cybersecurity roles recommended.

Why is this certification worth pursuing?

Build specialized expertise in AI-specific threats and vulnerabilities
Help your organization secure AI systems across their lifecycle
Strengthen your profile in cybersecurity, risk, and compliance domains
Stay ahead in the growing field of AI and information security integration

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the certification meet the requirements of Article 4 of the EU AI Act?

Yes. The AISA certification provides the essential AI literacy required by Article 4 of the EU AI Act, covering technical basics, risks, opportunities, and ethical considerations. It is well-suited to fulfill the training obligation for non-technical professionals.

Who is the AISA certification intended for?

AISA is for cybersecurity professionals, IT risk managers, and AI system owners who are responsible for analyzing, managing, and mitigating security risks in AI systems. It’s ideal for those working at the intersection of AI, infrastructure, and information security.

Do I need a background in cybersecurity or AI to enroll?

A background in cybersecurity, IT risk, or technical infrastructure is recommended. While deep AI knowledge isn’t required, familiarity with machine learning concepts or experience in technical environments is helpful for context.

Completion of the AICCI AI Foundation (AIFO) certification is required.

What skills will I gain through the AISA certification?

You’ll learn to identify AI-specific threats, analyze vulnerabilities in model pipelines, build threat models, and apply security frameworks (like ISO 27001, 42001) to AI environments. You'll also gain competence in AI-related incident response and secure deployment practices.

Is AISA aligned with existing security standards?

Yes. The certification is aligned with established frameworks such as ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 42001 (AI Management), and NIST cybersecurity principles—adapted for the specific risk landscape of AI systems.

How can I use this certification in my career?

AISA positions you as an expert in a fast-growing niche: AI security. It strengthens your role in security teams, risk management, governance, or compliance functions, and helps you advise organizations on securing AI responsibly.

Is AISA valuable even if my organization is just starting with AI?

Yes—especially then. Early involvement of security professionals ensures that AI systems are designed with security-by-design principles from the start, avoiding costly vulnerabilities and compliance gaps later.