Professional Skills: Digital Security
Safeguard your personal and professional digital footprint. This course equips you with essential cybersecurity strategies to protect information and minimize digital risk.
$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
6 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
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$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
6 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
6 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
Duration
Online - self-paced
Overview
As more data is stored and shared online, digital safety and security have become crucial professional competencies. Led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, this course covers foundational digital security principles, practical tools to protect sensitive information, and proactive strategies to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll build confidence in managing digital risks and protecting your data across personal and workplace environments.
Key Benefits:
- Build awareness of common digital threats
- Learn to protect personal and organizational data
- Understand and apply cybersecurity best practices
- Gain confidence in identifying and preventing cyberattacks
What’s Included:
- Practical training in password management, encryption, and MFA tools
- Scenarios on identifying phishing attacks and software permission misuse
- Interactive security planning exercises aligned with the NIST framework
- Guidelines for secure data backups, device maintenance, and updates
- Resources for building resilience through enterprise-level security strategies
Course Modules
Certificate program
This course is a part of the following certificate program:
Who this course is designed for
- Professionals in any industry managing sensitive data
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs
- IT support staff and office administrators
- Individuals seeking to improve personal digital safety practices
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Recognize and address digital security risks
- Set up secure digital environments
- Identify phishing and other cyber threats
- Apply the NIST framework for cybersecurity planning
- Protect sensitive information with appropriate tools
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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