This course focuses on how to design and build secure systems with a human-centric focus. We will look at basic principles of human-computer interaction, and apply these insights to the design of secure systems with the goal of developing security measures that respect human performance and their goals within a system.
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Cybersecurity SpecializationUniversity of Maryland, College ParkAbout this Course
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Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish
Skills you will gain
CybersecurityUsabilityPrivacyUser Interface
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25%
started a new career after completing these courses
19%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 5 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 12 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 37,000 students, 9,000 faculty and staff, and 250 academic programs. Its faculty includes three Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 47 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. The institution has a $1.8 billion operating budget, secures $500 million annually in external research funding and recently completed a $1 billion fundraising campaign.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Week 1
Fundamentals of Human-Computer Interaction: users, usability, tasks, and cognitive models
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 56 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
Course Intro 6m
What is Human Computer Interaction?3m
Usability9m
Tasks 310m
Chunking Information16m
Mental Models9m
4 readings
Privacy Policy10m
Syllabus10m
Grading and Logistics10m
Week 1 - HCI Basics10m
1 practice exercise
Week 1 Quiz - HCI Basics30m
2 hours to complete
Week 2
Design: design methodology, prototyping, cybersecurity case study
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 55 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 videos
Design Methodologies15m
Case Study: SSL Warnings - example user7m
Case Study: SSL Warnings - paper discussion15m
Interview: SSL Warnings4m
1 reading
Week 2 Introduction10m
1 practice exercise
Week 2 Quiz - Design30m
2 hours to complete
Week 3
Evaluation: usability studies, A/B testing, quantitative and qualitative evaluation, cybersecurity case study
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 72 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
6 videos
Running Controlled Experiments11m
Usability Studies16m
A/B Testing15m
Case Study: Phishing Email - paper discussion8m
Interview: Phishing3m
1 reading
Week 3 - Evaluation10m
1 practice exercise
Week 3 Quiz - Evaluation 30m
2 hours to complete
Week 4
Strategies for Secure Interaction Design: authority, guidelines for interface design
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 57 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 videos
Authority Guidelines 18m
Authorization and Communication Guidelines13m
Interface Guidelines for Usable Security11m
Case Study: Phishing Warnings5m
1 reading
Week 4 - Guidelines for Usable Security10m
1 practice exercise
Week 4 Quiz - Guidelines for Usable Security30m
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TOP REVIEWS FROM USABLE SECURITY
by DVAug 12, 2019
I think the most interesting part is how the readings, while not the most recent research, are still 100% applicable today. The industry hasn't moved very much in terms of usable security practices.
by IRJun 20, 2016
I like how in depth this gets. it explains it very well an in ways for people who are starting off in this field to get a basic understanding in exactly what we are learning. very well put together!
by DGJun 28, 2016
Despite not being very fond of areas such as human-computer interaction, I found this course to be well-presented and useful. Definitely a necessity for anyone planning on building secure software.
by MMSep 21, 2017
I am really happy to join this perfect course . i want to continue in this course and i will every time of my life to learn many things . specially from the Coursera community thank you very much.
About the Cybersecurity Specialization
The Cybersecurity Specialization covers the fundamental concepts underlying the construction of secure systems, from the hardware to the software to the human-computer interface, with the use of cryptography to secure interactions. These concepts are illustrated with examples drawn from modern practice, and augmented with hands-on exercises involving relevant tools and techniques. Successful participants will develop a way of thinking that is security-oriented, better understanding how to think about adversaries and how to build systems that defend against them.
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