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
Securing Digital Democracy
Instructor: J. Alex Halderman
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Understand the security risks of electronic and internet voting.
Gain knowledge of the past, present, and future of election technologies.
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Reviewed on Dec 27, 2020
Gives a great insight to the election process around the globe.
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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.
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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.
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