ICT Fundamentals: Cybersecurity and Social Implications
This course is part of Fundamentos TIC para profesionales de negocios.
This comprehensive course is part of a 5-course series introducing information systems for businesses and the fascinating world of ICT. Designed specifically for professionals from non-IT backgrounds (finance, administration, management), it provides essential knowledge to effectively collaborate with IT and telecommunications specialists. The curriculum focuses on social aspects of information and communication technologies, particularly cybersecurity threats and protection strategies. You'll explore how ICT affects globalization, business strategy, and economic processes. The course also covers ergonomics, cloud computing, and career opportunities in the ICT field. By learning about cybersecurity concepts, intellectual property, privacy issues, hacking threats, and defense mechanisms, you'll be better equipped to navigate digital risks in business environments. The program also examines how technology impacts electronic commerce, business competition, and outsourcing. Additional topics include Web 2.0 phenomena, social networks, various ICT career paths, ergonomics, and cloud computing applications. This knowledge will enable you to specify requirements, evaluate workloads, and supervise technical results more effectively in your professional role.
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What you'll learn
Understand cybersecurity concepts, intellectual property, privacy issues, and common digital threats Learn effective strategies to defend against various cyber attacks Recognize how ICT affects globalization, e-commerce, business strategy, and competition Explore Web 2.0 platforms and social networks from a business perspective Discover various career opportunities in the ICT field Master ergonomics principles for technology workspace design Understand cloud computing fundamentals and applications
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Module Description
This course explores the social aspects of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) with a focus on cybersecurity for business professionals. The curriculum covers essential cybersecurity concepts, intellectual property considerations, privacy issues, hacker methodologies, common digital threats, and effective defense strategies. Students will examine how technology impacts business processes including globalization, e-commerce, competitive strategy, and outsourcing. The course also explores Web 2.0 platforms and social networks, their business applications and implications. Additional topics include various ICT career paths, workplace ergonomics principles, and cloud computing fundamentals. This content is specifically designed for non-IT professionals who need to interact effectively with technology specialists, understand digital security challenges, and leverage ICT within business contexts. The practical approach ensures participants can apply their knowledge to real-world business situations, enhancing their ability to specify requirements, evaluate technical workloads, and supervise results more effectively.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Fundamentos TIC para profesionales de negocios
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Instructor
29 Courses
Educational Technology Pioneer and MOOC Innovation Leader
Ignacio (Nacho) Despujol is a distinguished educator and technology leader at Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), where he serves as the MOOC initiative coordinator. His diverse academic background includes a PhD in Educational Technology from Universidad de Murcia, Master's degrees in Telecommunication and Aeronautical Engineering from UPV, an Executive MBA from Catholic University of Valencia, and certification as a commercial pilot. Under his leadership, UPV has developed over 150 MOOCs with more than 4.6 million enrollments through their platform upvx.es and edx.org. His work has been particularly impactful in expanding Open edX's presence in Spanish universities, securing 500,000 euros in European Union funding. As an IEEE senior member and board member of the Valencia Telecommunication Engineering Guild, he combines his technical expertise with educational innovation, teaching Airport Engineering to aerospace students using a flipped classroom approach. His research and implementation of MOOCs has achieved an 8.69% completion rate with high student satisfaction levels.
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