- Ana, the identity is Important
- Introduction to Identity Credentials
- The problem of Weak Passwords
- The problem of password management
- Multifactor Authentication
Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation
Spark an innovative revolution in the organisation by knowing the fundamentals of cybersecurity awareness offered by Coursera.
Beginner
Online
6 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Course overview
Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification has been designed for students, professionals and the community to effectively combat cybersecurity attacks. The Cybersecurity course will enlighten them about the risks focused on identity management while offering a practical overview of many challenging issues like email threats, identity credentials security and management, web hacking, or web impersonation. This Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation course by Coursera will provide an additional understanding of innovation implemented in these concepts through an interview with a celebrated expert in cybercrime and fraud.
The teaching staff consists of Román Ramírez, a hacker and cybersecurity expert and Iván Pau, UPM researcher and expert in usable security. Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification Syllabus is a unique blend of case studies on cybersecurity incidents, videos and exercises that ensures participant involvement in the course.
This online Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation programme is part of the course initiative developed by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (a world-class tech university known for its quality educational programmes and research centres), EIT Digital and Ferrovial (world's leading private investor in infrastructures and cities, with a workforce of at least 74.000 and operational in 16+ countries).
The highlights
- Free course material
- Seven hours of online learning
- Financial aid
- For beginners
- Shareable course certificate
- Offered by EIT Digital
- Certificate of completion imparted by Coursera
Program offerings
- Practice exercises
- Video lectures
- Case studies
- Interview analysis
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification Fee is prescribed as follows-
- Candidates wishing to receive the certification have to pay Rs. 2,378.
- Participants who audit the course do not have to pay a fee.
Fee Details for Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation
Fee | Amount in INR |
Course Fee | Nil |
Certification Fee (optional) | Rs. 2,378 |
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
certificate fees
Eligibility criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Verified learners having paid for the certification or having qualified for the financial aid shall receive Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification only if they obtain a passing grade in all the course assignments.
What you will learn
Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification Training will aid every person irrespective of his/her academic background in providing an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity mechanisms and their implementation. Course participants will learn the following-
- An analysis of the concept of digital identity
- Introduction and importance of credentials
- New trends and innovation in the field of web hacking
- A complete analysis of Enigmedia startup approach to demonstrate cybersecurity methods
- Modus operandi of web hackers
- Instructor-led training on frauds and cybercrime
- The best practices that can be deployed in password management and creation
- Key threats related to passwords
Admission details
Admissions for Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification Training have begun and learners can enroll for the programme by following the given process-
Step 1: You may go through the course URL- https://www.coursera.org/learn/cybersecurity and select the “Enroll for Free” tab.
Step 2: You can select either of the two-course plans displayed on the screen.
Step 3: If you choose to audit the course for free, you can simply begin learning by clicking “Start Learning”.
Step 4: If you purchase the course along with the certification and graded assignment, you will have to make the payment by selecting “Continue to Payment.”
Step 5: You will then be able to access the paid programme.
The syllabus
Week 1: Identity and Authentication
Videos
Practice exercises
- Identity Credentials
- Weak password
- Password management
- Multifactor Authentication
Week 2: Identity and social attacks
Videos
- Ana has been hacked!
- Social Engineering
- Mail Threats
- Web Impersonation (Through Wifi)
- Last Trends: Deep Fakes
Practice exercises
- Social engineering
- Mail impersonation
Week 3: Protection basics for information and IT devices
Videos
- Encryption is not security: an introduction to encryption
- Hello Public Key encryption!!!
- Public Key encryption is not security
- Taking control of your computer
- Desktops
- Applications
- Pendrives and other incredible creatures
Practice exercises
- Basis of encryption
- IT stuff
Week 4: The modern world: mobility and clouds
Videos
- Introduction to Mobility
- How do you know…???
- I know everything you do…
- Wifi Connections
- Welcome to the Near Future!!!
- Where is my data? Welcome to the cloud.
- No worries. The data in my cloud is encrypted
- Synchronization is not a backup
Practice exercises
- Mobility
- Clouds
Week 5: Cybersecurity Today and Challenges
Videos
- Frauds and Cybercrime with César Lorenzana (Guardia Civil España)
- Human Rights with Celia Fernández (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
- Big Companies - Juan Cobo (Ferrovial)
- Banking Services with Jorge García (Grupo Santander)
Week 6: Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Videos
- Introduction to entrepreneurial ecosystems. Enigmedia, a cybersecurity startup.
- Agile business idea validation: Introduction
- Business idea validation: idea. Enigmedia startup approach
- Business idea validation: team. Enigmedia startup approach
- Business idea validation: resources. Enigmedia startup approach
- Business idea validation: model. Enigmedia startup approach
- Final conclusions from Enigmedia cybersecurity startup
- Communication: a problem-solution approach
- Communication: a effective structure
Practice exercises
- Entrepreneurship
- Communication
Scholarship Details
Requests for financial aid have to be made by filling an application form via the course URL. Applicants have to tap on “Financial Aid Available” and then do as directed on the application webpage. The result of their financial aid application upon submission will be intimated to them via mail ideally within 15 days. Candidates need to ensure that their application is not less than 150 words.
How it helps
Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification Course provides candidates with basic hands-on skills to face real cybersecurity threats in a digital world and helps them learn the basics of cybersecurity. Students and working professionals with no knowledge of cybersecurity concepts can pursue this course to attain confidence in pursuing a career in this field or strengthening their position or role in the existing organisation respectively.
Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification benefits learners with a dual learning mission of not only conducting an elaborate discussion on the cybersecurity issues that are being faced currently but also interviewing big companies CSO. Course participants will also get an idea as to how to start cybersecurity companies or start-ups. Instructors cover illustrations including that of deep fake that help candidates understand how cybersecurity mechanisms can be implemented in a practical situation.
This deep and extensive course addresses a primary concern of companies and organisations primarily working on a web interface. Cyber attacks halt a company's everyday functioning considerably and thus professionals learning from this course can answer their demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals.
Instructors
Mr Ivan Martinez
Entrepreneurship
EIT Digital
Mr Roman Ramirez
Instructor
EIT Digital
Mr Ivan Pau
Instructor
EIT Digital
FAQs
This course curriculum does not have reading material. Learners can only avail themselves of video lectures and practice exercises.
No, the course certificate will only display the name of the course provider, the name of the candidate and the fact that he/she has successfully passed the course.
Certification will be provided in the language in which a learner took the course. It cannot be translated.
Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification Online Course does not offer a course or university credits to any candidate.
Candidates who had applied for the aid at least two weeks ago are not eligible for enrolling in the course.
In such a case, the student will have to add his/her personal email address before his university email address gets inactive to receive the certification.
This can be possible if the Coursera platform is unable to verify the university-issued email address. In this case, the learner will have to use his personal email address.
Some assignments are graded and only for paid learners so free learners will not be able to access them.
The fee is inclusive of taxes and no extra charges will be applicable.
Candidates can use the discussion forums to receive help regarding the course content.
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