Module 5 Cybersecurity & Big Data: Goal and Objectives

THE PATH AHEAD

GOAL: Participants will be able to define and understand the meaning of cybersecurity and big data. You will identify the ways in which big data is used to plan for the future of technology and how cybersecurity plays an important role in that planning and in securing your personal technological information.

Participants will also become familiar with some of the terms used in cybersecurity and big data, learn how they are used in various environments, and gain access to numerous resources for further study.

    • Objective 1: Read and review the resources defining and explaining cybersecurity in order to understand their meanings and applications. Be prepared to discuss current issues, how it might affect you, future implications and possible solutions.
    • Objective 2: Read and review the definitions and explanations of big data for an overview of what it is, how it works, and its relation to cybersecurity. Be prepared to discuss current issues, how its use and applications might affect your daily life or use of technology.
    • Objective 3: Read and review the resources on cybersecurity and big data. Be prepared to test your knowledge of key terms and concepts, as well as some fun and interesting facts.
        • Consider: Taking or browsing through the practice quizzes in the Resources section for additional preparation of badge assignment.

A Cybersecurity and Big Data Badge will be awarded for the completion of the following: