Everyday Security – Protecting yourself in the digital age
2025-26 Sem B
3 - Science and Technology
College of Computing
Department of Computer Science
3
B2, A2
40%
Yes
English
English
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Today, interacting with each other and doing transactions online is commonplace. An enormous amount of personal and business communication and data transfer are done directly over the Internet. While this brings about great convenience and efficiency it also offers opportunities for malicious parties to gain access to and misuse our information. This course aims to provide introductory level knowledge about various online technologies together with a focus on related security and privacy considerations. A wide spectrum of topics are covered, including: Internet technology and services, eCommerce, social networking, wireless networks, mobile Apps, digital marketing and location-based services. The legal, ethical and societal aspects of security and privacy, as well as the good practices for computing and online interaction will also be discussed. Learning activities include lectures, group projects, case studies, hands-on assignment, and tutorial sessions.

CRN Section Term Type Capacity Day Time Building Room Instructor
11422 11422C01 2025-26 Sem B Lecture 140 Thu 09:00:00 - 11:50:00 YEUNG LT-14
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth
  • 11427 11427T05 2025-26 Sem B Tutorial 35 Mon 10:00:00 - 10:50:00 YEUNG B7510
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth
  • 11425 11425T03 2025-26 Sem B Tutorial 35 Mon 12:00:00 - 12:50:00 YEUNG B7510
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth
  • 11424 11424T02 2025-26 Sem B Tutorial 35 Mon 14:00:00 - 14:50:00 YEUNG B7510
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth
  • 11423 11423T01 2025-26 Sem B Tutorial 35 Mon 15:00:00 - 15:50:00 YEUNG B7510
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth