ONLINE ETHICS IN TECHNOLOGY
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Overview
This comprehensive course introduces students to key concepts and practices in cybersecurity, with a focus on emerging threats and data protection strategies. Covering a broad range of topics, from computer viruses and malware to encryption and network security, the course offers students a well-rounded understanding of the technological and legal aspects of information security. Students will explore the evolution of encryption methods, analyze the role of social networks in cybercrime, and examine cybersecurity challenges in cloud computing. They will also study the legal frameworks that govern online security, including intellectual property law, privacy laws, and regulations related to cyberbullying and cybercrime. Practical skills development is central to the course. Students will gain hands-on experience in securing databases, using encryption techniques, crafting network security policies, and understanding intrusion detection systems. Real-world applications of cybersecurity practices are integrated throughout, ensuring students are prepared for advanced studies or careers in cybersecurity, data protection, and related fields. By the end of this course, students will have mastered the essential cybersecurity concepts, learned how to manage modern security threats, and developed the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate legal, ethical, and technological challenges in the digital landscape.
What you'll learn
Interpret and leverage foundational concepts in cybersecurity, information security, and Big Data, including key definitions and their roles in protecting digital assets.
Analyze and evaluate privacy challenges, security risks, and legal frameworks related to cybercrime, data breaches, and digital rights across sectors like e-commerce and cloud computing.
Apply data mining techniques and Big Data analytics to real-world problems, ensuring ethical data handling and understanding security risks.
Analyze network security mechanisms, encryption methods, and database security principles, developing practical skills to secure sensitive information.
Mastering and interpreting the role of human error, malware, phishing, and social engineering in cybersecurity breaches, and develop strategies for detection and prevention.
Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and biotechnology on privacy, security, and legal regulations, and propose mitigation strategies.
Examine and analyze the evolution of encryption technologies and their application in modern cybersecurity practices, emphasizing AES and DES standards.
Apply legal knowledge to analyze cybercrime cases, focusing on laws related to cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and digital espionage.
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The application process consists of four simple steps. An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and accepted by the candidates by paying the admission fee.
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Lextorah Pathway Courses (LPC) are freshman-level courses developed by top faculty and can count towards a variety of majors from engineering to business. Through this program, students can earn transferable credit from anywhere in the world. All credits earned will apply to any of our partner universities and any accepting university. Courses are taken online and open to everyone, from High school leaners to high school leavers to adult leaners. No application fee, transcript or SAT, TOEFL, IELTS required to start the program.
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Yes. This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled partner university student who has taken the course on campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. A self paced course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.
Typically you can take this from the 11th grade or after completing your 12th. No SAT, TOEFL or IELTS is required to take this course.
Unlike most things that sound too good to be true, this is for real. Students can save more than 50% on their college education with Lextorah. For students enrolled in the LP courses, courses start at $125 per credit. With tuition over 50% less than the the average US school, LPC maximizes students’ financial aid and education benefits.
Students can transfer their credits to the school of their choice and save over $20,000 on their way to a bachelor’s degree vs. the national average 4-year tuition. (Source: IES/NCES Digest 2021 Table 330.10)
Or students can opt to take one course at a time at $125 per college credit
Our team has been working tirelessly to build a product that will make world-class education more equitable and more accessible, and change the way people define excellent education.
For LPC, all students age 14 or older with at least a high school diploma, SSCE, or equivalent are eligible to apply.
For our courses and certificates, you must be 14 or older and willing to commit yourself academically to enroll.
Students in any of our programs should be ready for the academic rigor of college-level coursework. Be sure to pick the right program for your ability, time commitment, and long-term goals.
Yes, you’ll be able to complete courses anywhere in the universe with Wi-Fi and a laptop or desktop computer. Check the technical requirement page for what you will need to be able to participate in any of our courses.
We work with trusted partners to ensure you get real, accredited credit for the courses and degree programs you take with us. Plus, we offer support in transferring credits to your next institution if you’d like. Lextorah-earned college credits have successfully transferred to hundreds of institutions, including Harvard, NYU, and many more.
For courses taken as part of the accelerated program, you’ll receive 3 credits per course.
The cost is $375 per course, for now. We’re committed to keeping costs low for students, but can’t guarantee this introductory price forever. Don’t miss this chance to learn the world’s best online courses for 80% less than the average college course
We recommend that you dedicate 15-20 hours a week to complete the course with flying colours.
Required credit hours: Learners under 22 complete 24 credit hours, and those 22 or older only need to complete 12 credit hours with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
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Please note, learners cannot earn admission while still enrolled in high school