IT Fundamentals: Cybersecurity & Social Implications
Learn essential cybersecurity concepts, IT career paths, and social impacts of technology in this comprehensive course for business professionals.
Learn essential cybersecurity concepts, IT career paths, and social impacts of technology in this comprehensive course for business professionals.
This introductory course explores cybersecurity and social aspects of Information Technology, designed for professionals outside the IT field. Part of a 5-course series based on CLEP Information Systems exam, it covers crucial topics like cybersecurity, globalization impacts, cloud computing, and IT careers. Students learn about intellectual property protection, privacy concerns, hacker threats, defense strategies, Web 2.0, and social networks. The course enables business professionals to effectively collaborate with IT specialists and understand technology's broader implications in business contexts.
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What you'll learn
Understand cybersecurity concepts including intellectual property and privacy protection
Analyze ICT effects on globalization and business strategy
Explore Web 2.0 and social network implications in business
Identify and evaluate various IT career opportunities
Apply knowledge of cloud computing in business contexts
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the intersection of Information Technology with business and society, focusing on cybersecurity and social implications. Students learn about the impact of ICT on globalization, e-commerce, and business strategy, while gaining practical knowledge about cybersecurity threats and defenses. The curriculum covers Web 2.0, social networks, cloud computing, and career opportunities in IT. This course is part of a broader professional certificate program designed to bridge the gap between business professionals and IT specialists.
ICT Effects on Business Processes
Module 1
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Module 2
Web 2.0 and Social Networks
Module 3
IT Professional Careers
Module 4
Fee Structure
Instructors
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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Educational Media Innovation Leader and Digital Pioneer
Carlos Turró serves as Head of Media Services at the Universitat Politècnica de València, where he combines his roles as multimedia services director and data network administrator. With both an MD and PhD, he has published more than 50 articles on information systems and educational technologies in international conferences and journals. His groundbreaking work includes the development of Polimedia for video e-learning, which earned the Spanish FICOD award and was a finalist for the EUNIS ETLF award. As a key innovator in educational technology, he leads the transLectures project for automatic transcription and translation of educational videos. Under his leadership, UPV has become a leader in educational technology, producing thousands of video learning objects and virtual labs that have transformed digital education. His expertise spans across multimedia systems, network administration, and educational technology innovation, making him a pivotal figure in advancing digital learning solutions.
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