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The Hugging Face Incident

This course addresses critical security vulnerabilities within Hugging Face's ecosystem, focusing on practical defence strategies. Learners will implement robust authentication with OpenID Connect and secure model deployments using private Spaces and fine-grained access controls. You will be able to identify and mitigate common supply chain attacks and data exfiltration risks.

Lessons
8
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Course Curriculum

What you'll learn

4 Modules
8 Lessons
~2h total
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Module 01
Hugging Face Access Control
This module covers foundational security for Hugging Face, focusing on identity and access management. Learners will understand how to implement OpenID Connect for authentication and configure private Spaces for restricted access to models and datasets.
2 lessons30 min
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Module 02
Threats and Defences
This module delves into common security threats within the Hugging Face ecosystem, including supply chain attacks and data exfiltration. Learners will acquire practical skills to identify and mitigate these risks, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of their AI assets.
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Module 03
Understanding the Incident
This module dissects the Hugging Face security incident, detailing the attack's timeline, methods, and impact. It covers how compromised tokens were used and the vulnerabilities exploited in the platform's infrastructure.
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Module 04
Response and Prevention
This module focuses on developing and implementing effective incident response strategies specific to AI platforms. It covers mitigation techniques, recovery procedures, and best practices for preventing similar future incidents.
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