Basics of Defending Against Cybercrime

Program Overview

Basics of Defending Against Cybercrime

Program Overview

The micro-credential in Basics of Defending Against Cybercrime is designed to provide you with

• an understanding of how cybercriminals use technology to their advantage
• how personal cybercrime, like spam and cyberbullying, can harm businesses and individuals
• how social media works and how both criminals and law enforcement use social media
• why and how learners need to protect their personal information from misuse

Program Goals

• List and describe types of cyber criminal behaviour
• Describe cybercrime communities
• Identify types of cybercrime

Program Details

The micro-credential in Basics of Defending Against Cybercrime consists of five courses exposing students to the fundamental basics of cybercrime including spam, impacts of cybercrime, linkages of social media to cybercrime, and methods to increase online privacy.

Tuition & Fees

Application Fee

• Domestic: $25.00
• International: $50.00

Tuition

• Domestic: $91.80 per course + $3.41 Learner Service Fee
• International: $275.40 per course + $3.41 Learner Service Fee

Entrance Requirements

The courses and certificate are open to anyone. There are no formal admission requirements.

Courses in This Program

• INTL-1100 Where Cybercrime Starts
• INTL-1105 Spam as Cybercrime
• INTL-1110 Human Impact of Cybercrime
• INTL-1115 Social Media and Cybercrime
• INTL-1120 Online Privacy and Cybercrime

Program Outline

Basics of Defending Against Cybercrime Micro-credential Program

Degree Overview:

This program provides a basic understanding and knowledge to detect and protect against cybercrime. It focuses on the skills and knowledge needed for public safety and cybersecurity fields. Individuals working in any organization or agency can benefit from this program, as it helps in detecting, defending, and investigating cybercrime activity, thereby reducing the severity of cyberattacks.

Outline:

• The program consists of five online courses, exposing students to fundamental basics of cybercrime.
• Subjects covered include spam, impacts of cybercrime, social media's connection to cybercrime, and methods to increase online privacy.
• Each course is one credit and can be completed at the student's own pace.

Assessment:

• Each course is assessed through a variety of methods, including quizzes, assignments, and discussions.
• The specific assessment methods will vary depending on the course.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by experienced instructors with expertise in cybercrime.
• The instructors use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and group work.
• The program also utilizes real-world case studies to help students apply their learning to practical situations.

Careers:

• This program can lead to a variety of careers in cybersecurity and public safety, including:
• Cybercrime investigator
• Cyber security analyst
• Law enforcement officer
• Intelligence analyst
• This program can also be used as a steppingstone to further education in cybersecurity or criminal justice.

Other:

• This program is offered through the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC).
• The program is open to anyone and there are no formal admission requirements.
• The cost of the program is $91.80 per course for domestic students and $275.40 per course for international students.
• There is also a $3.41 learner service fee per course.

Overall:

This program provides a valuable foundation for individuals interested in working in the cybersecurity or public safety fields. The program is well-structured and comprehensive, and it is taught by experienced instructors. The program is also affordable and accessible to a wide range of students.