Everyday Security – Protecting yourself in the digital age
2026-27 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
11306 11306C01 2026-27 Sem B Lecture 140 Mon 12:00:00 - 14:50:00 YEUNG LT-9
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth
  • 11311 11311T05 2026-27 Sem B Tutorial 28 Mon 15:00:00 - 15:50:00 YEUNG B7510
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth
  • 11310 11310T04 2026-27 Sem B Tutorial 28 Mon 16:00:00 - 16:50:00 YEUNG B7510
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth
  • 11309 11309T03 2026-27 Sem B Tutorial 28 Tue 12:00:00 - 12:50:00 YEUNG B7510
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth
  • 11308 11308T02 2026-27 Sem B Tutorial 28 Tue 13:00:00 - 13:50:00 YEUNG B7510
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth
  • 11307 11307T01 2026-27 Sem B Tutorial 28 Wed 10:00:00 - 10:50:00 YEUNG B7510
  • Dr. LEE Ka Chun Kenneth