Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation by European Institute of Innovation and Technology via Coursera: Fee, Duration, How to Apply

Quick Facts

particular	details
Medium of instructions English	Mode of learning Self study	Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

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).

Course and certificate fees

Type of course

Free

The fees for the course Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation is -

Head	Amount in INR
Certificate fees	Rs. 2,435

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

certificate fees

₹2,435

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

Knowledge of cyber security

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

The syllabus

Module 1: Identity and Authentication

Videos

Ana, the identity is Important
Introduction to Identity Credentials
The problem of Weak Passwords
The problem of password management
Multifactor Authentication

Assignments

Weak password
Password management
Multifactor Authentication

Quiz

Identity Credentials

Module 2: Identity and social attacks

Videos

Ana has been hacked!
Social Engineering
Mail Threats
Web Impersonation (Through Wifi)
Last Trends: Deep Fakes

Assignments

Social engineering
Mail impersonation

Module 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

Assignments

Basis of encryption

Quiz

IT stuff

Module 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

Assignment

Mobility

Quiz

Clouds

Module 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)

Peer Review

Brief cybersecurity study

Module 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

Quiz

Communication

Assignment

Entrepreneurship

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.

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

Does this Online Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation course come with additional readings?

This course curriculum does not have reading material. Learners can only avail themselves of video lectures and practice exercises.

Will Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification display the final grade obtained by a candidate?

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.

Can the certificate be translated?

Certification will be provided in the language in which a learner took the course. It cannot be translated.

Does Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification Programme carry university credits?

Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification Online Course does not offer a course or university credits to any candidate.

Can learners who applied for financial aid more than 14 days ago be eligible for unenrolling from Cybersecurity Awareness and Innovation Certification Course?

Candidates who had applied for the aid at least two weeks ago are not eligible for enrolling in the course.

Can students who have a university email address receive their certification if they pass the course after graduating from their university?

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.

Why isn’t a student with a university-issued email address unable to access a course?

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.