Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland have partnered with AI and data consultancy Kallidin to introduce dedicated AI learning.
The course is aimed at senior leaders to help them navigate opportunities and risks presented by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Jude McCorry, CEO of Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland, said: “AI is rapidly changing the way organisations operate, creating significant opportunities for innovation and growth.
“However, it is also introducing new risks that boards and senior leadership teams cannot afford to ignore.
“The feedback from our Executive Education Programme participants was clear – they want balanced guidance on AI that cuts through the hype.
“Too often, the volume of competing opinions and headlines leaves leaders unsure where to start.
“This new session will help leaders understand both the opportunities and the threats, while reinforcing that the foundations of good cyber security remain just as important as ever.
“We’re delighted to bring Kallidin into the Programme.
“Their deep expertise in data science and AI, combined with their no-nonsense approach, makes them an ideal partner to help executives build confidence and capability in this rapidly evolving area.”
The series of one-day training courses, will allow the Cyber Executive Education Programme to equip CEOs, Directors and Non-Executive Directors with the frameworks, knowledge and best practices required to manage cyber security and fraud risks effectively.
The existing modules cover areas including legal and regulatory responsibilities, cyber threat intelligence, crisis communications and incident response.
The new session, delivered by Kallidin, will explore “Data and AI: The Sword and the Shield”, examining AI’s dual role as both a strategic business capability and operational threat.
The session will cover topics including shadow AI usage within organisations, vendor and supply-chain AI risk, data governance, and the practical steps leaders can take to scale AI securely and responsibly.
The addition of an AI-focused session follows feedback from programme participants who highlighted growing concerns around the impact of AI on organisational risk.
Founded earlier this year by John Brodie, Warwick Beresford-Jones and Samuel Riddington, Kallidin was established to address one of the barriers to successful AI adoption: stalled enterprise deployments.
Through its AI Enablement Consulting services and Autonomous Data Office platform, the company helps organisations identify and remove data bottlenecks, supercharging data teams and enabling AI initiatives to deliver meaningful business outcomes.
John Brodie, Founder and CEO of Kallidin, said: “For boards and executive teams, the question is no longer whether AI will reshape their organisation – it’s whether they will lead that change or be forced to react to it.
“Many organisations are already experiencing the realities of AI adoption, whether that’s employees using AI tools without oversight, increasing pressure from customers and suppliers, or growing expectations around productivity and innovation. At the same time, cyber criminals are leveraging AI to scale and enhance their attacks.
“Our goal is to provide leaders with a practical understanding of where the real risks lie, where the opportunities exist, and what actions they should be taking now.”
