University of Colorado Boulder

Cybersecurity for Data Science

Al Pisano

Instructor: Al Pisano

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 19 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3.5

(23 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Approx. 19 hours
Learn at your own pace
Build toward 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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Assessments

4 quizzes

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Vital Skills for Data Science Specialization
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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

Instructor

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4.3 (8 ratings)
Al Pisano
University of Colorado Boulder
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Colorado Boulder. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

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