80%%

of data leaders agree that AI is making data security more challenging.

90%%

of cybersecurity teams report at least one major skills gap and AI readiness emerging as the most urgent one.

65%%

of organizations say they need stronger governance and safeguards for safe AI use.

The AI era won't wait and neither should you.

Be among the first cybersecurity pros in the GCC to master AI.

Adversaries Are Moving Faster With AI.

How Will You Respond?

AI Arms Race in the GCC

National AI strategies are accelerating digital transformation. The same speed fuels attackers. If your defenses don’t evolve, you’re already behind.

Enterprise Risk Is Rising

BFSI, energy, and critical infrastructure are prime targets. AI-powered attacks move quietly and fast, bypassing traditional security controls.

Your Next Career Move

AI literacy is now the line between leaders and laggards in cybersecurity. Those who master it will define the future of defense in the region.

This course is your chance to turn AI from a threat into your edge.

Upskill yourself or get left behind

Practical Knowledge, Not Theory

Every session is built around real-world challenges faced by GCC cybersecurity teams. You’ll learn frameworks and practices you can apply immediately and not just academic concepts.

Co-branded Certificate

On completion, you’ll receive a certificate from Paramount and the University of Birmingham, proof of your readiness to lead in the AI era of cybersecurity.

Learn from the Best

Your instructors are seasoned experts with decades of experience advising governments, banks, and enterprises across the region. Their insights are grounded in practice, not speculation.

Designed for Busy Professionals

Three focused, one-hour sessions. No wasted time, no filler. Just sharp, actionable lessons tailored for professionals who want impact without disruption.

Session 1
AI 101 & AI in Cybersecurity

3 hours

Session 2
Securing AI & Data Integration

3 hours

Session 3
Privacy, Governance & Future Trends

3 hours

Stay Ahead

Develop Future-Ready AI Skills

AI and Cybersecurity Foundations

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) basics
  • Machine Learning (ML) & Deep Learning (DL)
  • Key AI terminology simplified
  • AI in cybersecurity use cases
  • SOC enhancement with AI

AI and Cybersecurity Foundations

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) basics
  • Machine Learning (ML) & Deep Learning (DL)
  • Key AI terminology simplified
  • AI in cybersecurity use cases
  • SOC enhancement with AI

AI and Cybersecurity Foundations

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) basics
  • Machine Learning (ML) & Deep Learning (DL)
  • Key AI terminology simplified
  • AI in cybersecurity use cases
  • SOC enhancement with AI

AI and Cybersecurity Foundations

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) basics
  • Machine Learning (ML) & Deep Learning (DL)
  • Key AI terminology simplified
  • AI in cybersecurity use cases
  • SOC enhancement with AI

Guided by Experts Who've Done It

Pradeep Menon
Cybersecurity Thought Leader
1

Over two decades advising enterprises & governments on cybersecurity strategy & compliance.

2

Led security programs for BFSI, Government, and Retail sectors across the GCC.

3

Consulted global organizations on aligning security with digital transformation at scale.

4

Frequently engaged by industry forums for insights on AI and compliance in cybersecurity.

Nitin
Regional Head, GRC & Data Privacy
1

Over two decades advising enterprises & governments on cybersecurity strategy & compliance.

2

Led security programs for BFSI, Government, and Retail sectors across the GCC.

3

Consulted global organizations on aligning security with digital transformation at scale.

4

Frequently engaged by industry forums for insights on AI and compliance in cybersecurity.

Real-World Security
Meets Academic Rigor

The GCC’s trusted cybersecurity partner since 1999.

With over 550 consultants across eight countries, Paramount brings unmatched scale and regional expertise. Governments, banks, and critical enterprises rely on Paramount to protect information assets and align security with national digital transformation agendas.

A global top-100 university with world-leading research in computing and security.

Known for bridging academic research with industry application, the university equips professionals worldwide with the frameworks, governance practices, and technical knowledge needed for the future of digital security.

Three hours that will shape
your next decade.

Join Paramount & the University of Birmingham for a free, certificate-backed course built for GCC cybersecurity professionals.

Terms and Conditions

Paramount reserves the right to approve or reject any registration. Eligibility is limited to currently employed professionals. Only students of the University of Birmingham are eligible for participation.

FAQs

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a joint certificate issued by the company of Paramount and the university of Brimingham.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a joint certificate issued by the company of Paramount and the university of Brimingham.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a joint certificate issued by the company of Paramount and the university of Brimingham.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a joint certificate issued by the company of Paramount and the university of Brimingham.

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a joint certificate issued by the company of Paramount and the university of Brimingham.