In this course, you'll learn what every citizen should know about the security risks--and future potential — of electronic voting and Internet voting. We'll take a look at the past, present, and future of election technologies and explore the various spaces intersected by voting, including computer security, human factors, public policy, and more.
Securing Digital Democracy
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 week at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Understand the security risks of electronic and internet voting.
Gain knowledge of the past, present, and future of election technologies.
Skills you'll gain
- Software Testing
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Computer Security
- Cyber Security Policies
- Human Factors (Security)
- Network Security
- Usability
- Policy Analysis
- Vulnerability
- Cryptography
- Political Sciences
- Security Controls
- Security Awareness
- Cybersecurity
- Human Factors
- Information Systems Security
- Public Policies
- Safety and Security
- Security Engineering
- Threat Modeling
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Assessments
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Taught in English
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CA
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2017
A great course Prof. Halderman explains the concept of Digital Democracy from the past to the current events in our society.
RE
Reviewed on May 14, 2020
Excellent information and deep knowledge. I have gained many skills. Thank you very much for making this course available online.
NW
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
This course explores a highly charged issue in a neutral, scientific way. Every election department in the country should be required to take this course.
