University of Colorado Boulder

Cybersecurity for Data Science

This course is part of Vital Skills for Data Science Specialization

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Al Pisano

Instructor: Al Pisano

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

3.8

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19 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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Progress towards a degree

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.

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4 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

3.8

(19 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

19 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Progress towards a degree

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, you will learn the basics of cybersecurity and the CIA triad.

What's included

4 videos7 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will explore your Cyber Story and examine your pubic data profile

What's included

3 videos5 readings1 quiz1 peer review

This module explores the world of hacking, IoT and social engineering.

What's included

3 videos4 readings1 quiz

This session students will leverage social media to connect with cybersecurity experts and explore the ethics around cybersecurity and data.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 quiz

You will connect with a cybersecurity expert , interview the contact, submit the text, audio or video of the interview and reflect on the experience and knowledge gained.

What's included

3 videos5 readings1 peer review

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4.3 (8 ratings)
Al Pisano
University of Colorado Boulder
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