Length: 2 days
The Certified Deepfake Detection Developer (CdDD) certification is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to develop, deploy, and manage deepfake detection systems. This certification emphasizes understanding the techniques used to create deepfakes, the methodologies to detect and attribute them, and the implementation of robust detection systems that can operate in diverse environments, including offline and disconnected settings.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the nature and techniques of deepfake creation.
- Explore state-of-the-art deepfake detection methodologies.
- Develop skills in deploying deepfake detection systems.
- Implement liveness detection and attribution capabilities.
- Ensure detection systems can operate effectively offline.
- Integrate ethical considerations in deepfake detection and attribution.
- Navigate legal and regulatory frameworks for deepfake detection technologies.
Target Audience
- AI developers and engineers
- Cybersecurity professionals
- IT and forensic analysts
- Data scientists and researchers
- Legal and compliance professionals in tech sectors
- Project managers overseeing AI and cybersecurity initiatives
Program Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Deepfakes
- Understanding deepfakes and their impact
- Techniques used to create deepfakes
- Case studies of deepfake usage in malicious activities
Module 2: Deepfake Detection Techniques
- Overview of deepfake detection algorithms (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, GANs)
- Liveness detection: techniques and importance
- State-of-the-art detection methods
- Practical exercises: Using deepfake detection tools
Module 3: Attribution and Source Tracking
- Techniques for attributing deepfakes
- Tools for tracing the origin of deepfakes
- Case study: Attribution in operational scenarios
Module 4: Implementing Detection Systems
- Developing scalable detection systems
- Ensuring real-time detection and operational speed
- Deploying detection systems in offline environments
- Practical exercises: Setting up detection systems
Module 5: Ethical Considerations and Responsible AI
- Ethical challenges in deepfake detection and attribution
- Compliance with DIU’s Responsible AI Guidelines
- Developing an ethical framework for detection systems
Module 6: Legal and Regulatory Considerations
- Understanding legal implications of deepfake detection
- Navigating intellectual property and data ownership issues
- Compliance with AI and cybersecurity regulations
- Case studies: Legal challenges in deepfake detection
Module 7: Technical and Operational Best Practices
- Integrating detection systems into existing workflows
- Technical challenges and solutions
- Operationalizing deepfake detection practices
- Practical exercises: Developing an implementation plan
Exam Domains
- Understanding Deepfakes (15%)
- Nature and techniques of deepfake creation
- Impact and case studies
- Deepfake Detection Methodologies (25%)
- Detection algorithms and techniques
- Liveness detection and practical applications
- Attribution and Source Tracking (15%)
- Techniques and tools for attribution
- Case studies and practical applications
- Implementation of Detection Systems (20%)
- Developing scalable and real-time detection systems
- Deploying systems in offline environments
- Ethical and Responsible AI (10%)
- Ethical challenges and DIU’s Responsible AI Guidelines
- Developing and implementing ethical frameworks
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance (10%)
- Legal implications and compliance
- Intellectual property and data ownership issues
- Technical and Operational Best Practices (5%)
- Technical challenges and solutions
- Operational best practices
Question Types
- Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Single correct answer
- Multiple correct answers (select all that apply)
- Scenario-Based Questions
- Case studies and situational analysis
- Application of detection techniques and attribution methods
- Practical Exercises
- Hands-on detection and attribution tasks
- Setting up and configuring detection systems
- Short Answer Questions
- Brief explanations of key concepts
- Descriptions of ethical and legal considerations
Passing Grade
To earn the CdDD certification, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 75% on the certification exam. The exam will consist of a combination of multiple-choice questions, scenario-based questions, practical exercises, and short answer questions, designed to test both theoretical knowledge and practical application of deepfake detection and attribution techniques.