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Approx. 19 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Characterize the CIA principles and use them to classify a variety of cyber scenarios.

  • Identify and disseminate vulnerabilities in the data security space- social (human) and technical (digital).

  • Distinguish ethical boundaries of hacking and its applications.

  • Explore professional cybersecurity networks and connect with experts from the field.

Skills you will gain

  • Communication
  • Risk Analysis
  • Problem Solving
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level

Anyone can take this course

Approx. 19 hours to complete
English

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University of Colorado Boulder

Start working towards your Master's degree

This course is part of the 100% online Master of Science in Data Science from University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted to the full program, your courses count towards your degree learning.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
2 hours to complete

Basic Cybersecurity Concepts and Principles

2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 20 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
Week2
Week 2
4 hours to complete

Your Cyber Story and Your Public Data Profile

4 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 38 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Wifi, IoT, Hacking, Data Breaches and Social Engineering

2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 29 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
Week4
Week 4
9 hours to complete

The Ethics of Cyber Security

9 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 21 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

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