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CS50's Introduction to Cybersecurity

Harvard's CS50 Cybersecurity: protect yourself, your data, and systems.

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CS50's Introduction to Cybersecurity
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This course includes:

  • 7h 43m on-demand video (free)
  • 6 lessons
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Certificate of completion

What you'll learn

  • Understand common threats: phishing, malware, and attacks
  • Secure accounts, devices, and data in practice
  • Grasp cryptography, authentication, and access control
  • Think adversarially to preserve confidentiality and integrity

Official study guide

The complete 14-page companion book for CS50's Introduction to Cybersecurity, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.

Course content

1 sections · 6 lessons · 7h 43m

  • CS50 Cybersecurity - IntroductionPreview2m
  • CS50 Cybersecurity - Lecture 0 - Securing Accounts1h 13m
  • CS50 Cybersecurity - Lecture 1 - Securing Data1h 55m
  • CS50 Cybersecurity - Lecture 2 - Securing Systems1h 17m
  • CS50 Cybersecurity - Lecture 3 - Securing Software1h 57m
  • CS50 Cybersecurity - Lecture 4 - Preserving Privacy1h 18m

Requirements

  • •No prior experience required

About this course

Harvard's CS50 Cybersecurity: protect yourself, your data, and systems. This curated learning path is organized into 1 module and 6 lessons, taught by CS50. MegaCourse adds structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.

Who this course is for

  • Everyone online
  • Aspiring security professionals

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License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

Source: Harvard CS50 (David J. Malan) - CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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