Human-Centric Cybersecurity: Political, Legal, and Behavioural Issues

Overview

Explore cybersecurity beyond technology: uncover how policies, risk governance, and human behavior shape digital security. Learn from world-leading experts through interactive content, real-world case studies, and engaging activities

What you'll learn

Objectives of the course: Define the role played by the human factor in cybersecurity, both in terms of exposure to risks and the prevention and intervention s…

Syllabus 8

Module Introduction
Module 1 | Enhancing the Cyber-Resilience of Organizations
Module 2 | Defending Democracy and Adapting Democratic Institutions
Module 3 | Protecting Privacy
Module 4 | Standardizing Cybersecurity
Module 5 | Disrupting Cybercrime Networks
Module 6 | Enabling User Behaviour Change and Designing more Usable Machines and Interfaces
Module Conclusion

Skills you'll practise

Behavioral Analytics Political Sciences User Research Psychology Bilingual (French/English)Risk Governance Criminology Regulatory Frameworks Digital Security Case Study Research Cyber Resilience Cyber Security Visual Impairment Education

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Before you start

No prior technical knowledge required. Open to learners interested in cybersecurity.

Taught by

Benoit DupontProfesseur titulaire, École de criminologie

Université de Montréal is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (76/100).

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UniversityUniversité de Montréal

PriceFree to audit Certificate: $130

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LanguageEnglish

PaceSelf-paced

LevelBeginner

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