University of California, Irvine

Data, Security, and Privacy

This course is part of Introduction to Computer Information Systems Specialization

Taught in English

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Tim Carrington

Instructor: Tim Carrington

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12 hours (approximately)
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  • Students will learn digital literacy, how to use the internet as a productivity tool, and how to manage security threats and protect data.

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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
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There are 3 modules in this course

Computers are complex and powerful machines. They allow us to apply for jobs, file our taxes, and keep in touch with friends and family. Since computers are so intertwined with our daily lives, the skills needed to negotiate the internet and use it to its utmost potential are key. In this course, you will learn how to use the internet to find information, create information, and share information with audiences across the globe. You will also learn the legal and ethical implications associated with using the internet. Finally, you will learn how to keep yourself safe as you navigate and utilize the world wide web.

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3 readings1 quiz2 discussion prompts

Ensuring that data is both safe and protected is crucial to the success of any business. That is why the skills needed to keep data secure are some of the most sought after in the world of information technology. In this module, you will learn the basics of digital security. You will learn how security breaches occur and how to recognize vulnerabilities within a security system. You will then become familiar with the tactics and methods used to keep information safe, so that businesses can function at maximum capacity.

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2 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In the previous module, you learned that digital security is essential to the health and productivity of a business. However, issues of digital security also have implications for private citizens. Everything we do online leaves traces of data. If there are no security systems in place, private information can be compromised and left vulnerable to theft. In this module, you will learn how to keep data safe and private. You will learn about common security threats and how they are managed. At the end of this module, an activity will give you the chance to apply the concepts you have learned to a real world scenario.

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3 readings1 quiz1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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Tim Carrington
University of California, Irvine
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