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Security and Privacy in Smart Territories
Ref. SEGPRTI
In an intelligent and connected world, protecting data means protecting people — security and privacy are the pillars of digital trust. Let’s learn!
- Duration: 8 hours
- Effort: 8 hours
- Pace: Self paced
- Languages: English and portuguese
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What you will learn
- Understand the basic concepts of smart territories and IoT
- Identify threats and vulnerabilities associated with IoT in smart territories
- Explore techniques and practices to ensure the security of IoT devices and systems
- Discuss the importance of personal data protection and analyse privacy regulations
- Understand the implications of the GDPR in the regulation of smart territories and how the legislation applies
- Develop strategies for implementing and continuously managing security and privacy in smart territories
Description
This course provides a detailed approach to security and privacy concepts in smart territories, with a focus on the Internet of Things (IoT). Participants will learn about the fundamentals of smart territories and IoT, identify threats and vulnerabilities, and explore protection techniques and privacy regulations. In addition, the course will address implementation strategies and continuous management practices to ensure data security and privacy in intelligent environments.
Assessment and certification
At the end of each module, in order to assess your progress, you will complete a test with a compulsory learning check, which will account for 50% of the final grade.
At the end of the course, you will take a Final Assessment Test worth 50% of the final mark.
Course plan
Part I – Smart Territories and the Internet of Things – Foundations and Context
Module 1: Introduction to Smart Territories
Module 2: Fundamentals of the Internet of Things (IoT)
Module 3: IoT Integration in Smart Territories
Part II – Security in Smart Territories
Module 4: Threats and Vulnerabilities in IoT
Module 5: Security Strategies for IoT Devices
Module 6: Security of Networks and Intelligent Infrastructures
Part III – Privacy and Data Protection
Module 7: Personal Data in Intelligent Environments
Module 8: Privacy Regulations (GDPR and Others)
Module 9: Privacy Protection Techniques
Part IV – Implementation and Management of Solutions
Module 10: Planning Secure and Privacy Focused Solutions
Module 11: Continuous Management of Security and Privacy
Module 12: Final Project – Security and Privacy Strategy
Part V – Emerging Trends and Ethics in Smart Territories (Optional)
Module 13: Emerging Technologies and Practical Applications
Module 14: Ethical Dilemmas and Social Impacts
Module 1: Introduction to Smart Territories
Module 2: Fundamentals of the Internet of Things (IoT)
Module 3: IoT Integration in Smart Territories
Part II – Security in Smart Territories
Module 4: Threats and Vulnerabilities in IoT
Module 5: Security Strategies for IoT Devices
Module 6: Security of Networks and Intelligent Infrastructures
Part III – Privacy and Data Protection
Module 7: Personal Data in Intelligent Environments
Module 8: Privacy Regulations (GDPR and Others)
Module 9: Privacy Protection Techniques
Part IV – Implementation and Management of Solutions
Module 10: Planning Secure and Privacy Focused Solutions
Module 11: Continuous Management of Security and Privacy
Module 12: Final Project – Security and Privacy Strategy
Part V – Emerging Trends and Ethics in Smart Territories (Optional)
Module 13: Emerging Technologies and Practical Applications
Module 14: Ethical Dilemmas and Social Impacts
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License
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