Cybercrime
Master cybercrime fundamentals, from threat analysis to social engineering. Learn about cybercriminal behavior, attack vectors, and defense strategies.
Master cybercrime fundamentals, from threat analysis to social engineering. Learn about cybercriminal behavior, attack vectors, and defense strategies.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Cyber Security – Technology and Governance Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand cybercrime definitions, importance, and impact
Analyze cybercrime reports and threat assessments
Identify different types of cyber threats and actors
Explain human aspects in cybercrime scenarios
Master social engineering defense techniques
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This course includes:
2.67 Hours PreRecorded video
8 assignments, 1 peer review
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of cybercrime, covering definition, measurement, and impact analysis. Students learn about various types of cyber threats, criminal actors, and victim perspectives. The curriculum emphasizes human aspects of cybercrime, including social engineering techniques and psychological principles. Through practical examples and case studies, learners develop skills in identifying, analyzing, and defending against cybercriminal activities.
Introduction to Cybercrime
Module 1 · 8 Hours to complete
Cybercrime threats, actors and surveys
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Humans and cybercrime
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Social engineering
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Leader in Cybersecurity and Behavioral Economics
Dr. Konstantinos Mersinas is an Associate Professor at the Information Security Group at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he specializes in the intersection of behavioral economics and cybersecurity. With a strong background in mathematics and extensive experience in the information security industry, he transitioned to academia to explore the human aspects of security, including decision-making and cybercrime. Dr. Mersinas co-founded the HIVE research group, which bridges psychology, law, and cybersecurity to address vulnerabilities in society. His research has garnered funding from the National Cyber Security Centre in the UK, and he has actively contributed to legislative discussions on cybersecurity policies. In addition to his teaching role, he is a Director at the International Cyber Security Center of Excellence and serves as a Visiting Professor at Keio University in Japan. Through his innovative research and commitment to education, Dr. Mersinas continues to shape the future of cybersecurity by enhancing our understanding of human behavior in digital contexts.
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