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.
This course is part of the Vital Skills for Data Science Specialization
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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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- Communication
- Risk Analysis
- Problem Solving
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Course 3 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Anyone can take this course
Approx. 19 hours to complete
English
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This Course is part of an online degree program offered by the University of Colorado Boulder. When you enroll in a for-credit non-degree course through the university and complete it online, it counts as credit hours towards a degree at CU-Boulder. All you have to do is apply through the university.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Basic Cybersecurity Concepts and Principles
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 20 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
4 hours to complete
Your Cyber Story and Your Public Data Profile
4 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 38 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Wifi, IoT, Hacking, Data Breaches and Social Engineering
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 29 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
9 hours to complete
The Ethics of Cyber Security
9 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 21 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
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TOP REVIEWS FROM CYBERSECURITY FOR DATA SCIENCE
by MAOct 3, 2022
The homeworks were interesting and allowed us to learn and apply it in a creative manner
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