What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

You will be able to more safely use your devices in everyday settings and have an understanding of what to do when you get hacked.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone Specialization

Cybersecurity Awareness for Everyone Specialization

Cybersecurity awareness is for everyone.. Learn about your online tools and how to use them safely.

Instructors: Herbert J. Mattord, Ph.D., CISM, CISSP, CDP

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5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

5.0

(17 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

5.0

(17 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 months to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Securing your laptop
Securing your home network
Securing your mobile phone
Securing your use of social media

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Taught in English

65 practice exercises

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Specialization - 5 course series

Cybersecurity is essential for everyone who uses information or communications technologies. Whether it is your computer, tablet, or smartphone, if it is connected to a network, learn about the technical infrastructure that connects it to the Internet.

Applied Learning Project

This specialization does not include any project assignments. Instead, given the nature of the information presented in the courses, your mastery of the material presented in the courses will be assessed using multiple choice questions in an examination.

What Is Cybersecurity?

Course 15 hours

What you'll learn

Cybersecurity is essential for everyone who uses information or communications technologies. Whether it is a computer, tablet, or smartphone, if it is connected to a network, learn about the technical infrastructure that connects it to the Internet.

Skills you'll gain

Information Privacy, NIST 800-53, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Data Ethics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cyber Security Policies, Personally Identifiable Information, Cyber Attacks, and Computer Security Awareness Training

Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information at Home

Course 26 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Security Awareness, General Networking, Cloud Storage, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, Firewall, Information Privacy, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Email Security, and Threat Detection

Cybersecurity: Protecting your Information on the Go

Course 34 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Personally Identifiable Information, Mobile Security, Proxy Servers, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and Computer Security Awareness Training

Cybersecurity: What to Do When You Are a Victim

Course 44 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Incident Response, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Safety and Security, Threat Detection, Personally Identifiable Information, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cybersecurity, and Information Privacy

Cybersecurity Awareness For Everyone: Final Assessment

Course 52 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Awareness, Network Infrastructure, Computer Security Awareness Training, Internet Of Things, and Infrastructure Security