This course aims to help anyone interested in data science understand the cybersecurity risks and the tools/techniques that can be used to mitigate those risks. We will cover the distinctions between confidentiality, integrity, and availability, introduce learners to relevant cybersecurity tools and techniques including cryptographic tools, software resources, and policies that will be essential to data science. We will explore key tools and techniques for authentication and access control so producers, curators, and users of data can help ensure the security and privacy of the data.
Cybersecurity for Data Science
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Cybersecurity for Data Science
This course is part of Vital Skills for Data Science Specialization
Instructor: Al Pisano
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What you'll 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'll gain
- Authorization (Computing)
- Cryptography
- Problem Solving
- Authentications
- Cyber Security Policies
- Data Security
- Security Controls
- Communication
- Data Ethics
- Computer Security
- Data Access
- Information Privacy
- Risk Analysis
- Security Awareness
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Cybersecurity
- Information Assurance
- Cyber Attacks
- Encryption
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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