CS 195: Ethics in Technology

Ethics in technology, simply put, refers to moral principles that govern how technologies should be used. These principles include accountability, digital rights, privacy, freedom, data protection, online behavior, and more

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1. Introduction
1. Cybersecurity Definition
2. Cybersecurity vs. Information Security
3. What's a Cyber Attack?
4. Types of Cyber Attack
5. Cybersecurity Principles
6. Best Practices To Secure Confidential Information
7. Use of Virtual Private Network
8. Sharing Confidential Information
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 1.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Information Security
3. Confidentiality
4. Integrity
5. Availability
6. Maintaining Information Security
7. Lesson Summary
8. 1.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. From Antiquity to World War II
3. The Caesar Cipher
4. The Enigma Machine
5. The Computer Age
6. The Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange
7. RSA Encryption and PKI
8. The Current State of InfoSec
9. Lesson Summary
10. 1.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Information Security Background
3. The CIA Triad
4. Lesson Summary
5. 1.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Information Security Principles
3. First Three Principles: CIA Model
4. Fourth Principle: Non-Repudiation
5. How the Principles Work Together
6. Lesson Summary
7. 1.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Need for Information Security
3. What is Information Security?
4. What is a Threat?
5. How Do Threats Relate to Information Security?
6. Lesson Summary
7. 1.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Introduction to Computer Security
3. Security Threats
4. Security Defenses
5. Lesson Summary
6. Lesson Objectives
7. 1.7 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is Information Privacy?
3. Types of Personal Privacy Issues in Information Technology
4. Ethics and Privacy in Information Technology
5. Data on Information Privacy
6. Protecting Technology Privacy
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 2.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. E-Commerce
3. Redefining Organizational Boundaries
4. Marketing and Privacy
5. Globalization
6. Job Redesign and Security
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 2.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. E-Commerce and M-Commerce
3. Privacy
4. Privacy in E-Commerce
5. Protecting Privacy
6. Fraud
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 2.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Networking
3. Social Networking Rules
4. Social Networking Uses
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. 2.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Media and Mental Health
3. Social Media Influence
4. How Does Social Media Affect Mental Health?
5. Negative Effects of Social Media
6. Positive Effects of Social Media
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 2.5 quiz
1. Definition
2. Types of Phishing
3. Anti-Phishing Measures
4. Lesson Summary
5. 2.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Engineering Definition
3. Social Engineering Attack Definition
4. How Does Social Engineering Work?
5. Types of Social Engineering
6. Social Engineering Examples
7. Social Engineering Prevention
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 2.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Importance of Interaction
3. What Is Social Media?
4. Threats and Risks
5. How to Protect Yourself
6. Lesson Summary
7. 2.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Surveillance?
3. Surveillance Techniques
4. Methods of Surveillance
5. Range Listening Devices
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 2.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Electronic Surveillance is Everywhere
3. What is Electronic Surveillance?
4. Devices and Their Uses
5. Is Performing Electronic Surveillance Legal?
6. Lesson Summary
7. 2.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Eavesdropping?
3. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act
4. Laws: Eavesdropping In Computer Communications
5. Lesson Summary
6. 2.11 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. The History of Keeping Information
3. Definition
4. Uses
5. Lesson Summary
6. 3.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Does Big Data Mean?
3. Data Analytics Definition
4. What is Big Data Analytics Definition?
5. Why is Big Data Analytics Important?
6. How Does Big Data Analytics Work?
7. Big Data Analytics Examples
8. Types of Big Data Analytics
9. Key Big Data Analytics Technologies and Tools
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 3.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Data Mining?
3. Data Mining vs. Big Data
4. Finding New Perspectives
5. Example
6. Lesson Summary
7. 3.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. All About You
3. Building Relationships
4. Predicting your Behavior
5. Lesson Summary
6. 3.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Big Data and Social Media
3. A Great Source of Big Data
4. How Precise Should Big Data Be?
5. Ethical Concerns
6. Lesson Summary
7. 3.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Why This Matters
3. Not Built for Security
4. Differences in Data
5. Different Uses
6. An Easy Target
7. Lesson Summary
8. 3.6 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Laws & Regulations
3. Breach Notification Law
4. Information & Privacy Laws
5. Businesses Compliance
6. Lesson Summary
7. 4.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Different Threats
3. Gaining Information
4. Disable Infrastructure
5. Harming Economic Concerns
6. Lesson Summary
7. 4.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is the Patriot Act?
3. Summary of the Patriot Act
4. Pros and Cons of the Patriot Act
5. Is the Patriot Act Still in Effect?
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 4.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Government
3. Freedom of Information Act
4. National Security
5. Right Or Wrong?
6. Lesson Summary
7. 4.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Computer Hacking
3. Hacking: Prevention
4. Updates
5. Password Security
6. Vetting Websites and Web Sources
7. Wireless Network Access
8. Protection Against Phishing scams
9. Logging off /Signing Out of Accounts
10. Anti-virus Installations
11. Hacking History
12. Lesson Summary
13. 4.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Computer Hacking
3. Computer Hacking Laws
4. Consequences
5. Lesson Summary
6. 4.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Cyber Terrorism
3. Examples of Cyber Terrorism
4. Consequences of Cyber Terrorism
5. 2014 Cases of Cyber Terrorism
6. Lesson Summary
7. 4.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. War!
3. Cyber Warfare
4. Advanced Persistent Threats
5. Trends
6. Lesson Summary
7. 4.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is the UK Data Protection Act of 1998?
3. Place Within EU Law
4. What Does the Act Do?
5. Exceptions to the Act
6. Lesson Summary
7. 4.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Pace of Modern Technology
3. Data
4. Cloud Computing
5. Artificial Intelligence
6. Security
7. Lesson Summary
8. 4.10 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Purpose of Database Management Systems
3. Functions of a DBMS
4. Pros and Cons of DBMS
5. Multi-User Databases
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 5.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Database Security Management?
3. Threats to Database Security
4. Forms
5. Lesson Summary
6. 5.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Database Administration
3. Security Threats
4. Database Security
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcome
7. 5.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Data Tampering Definition
3. Data tampering Prevention
4. Lesson Summary
5. 5.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Cloud and Cloud Storage
3. Public and Private Clouds
4. Private Clouds
5. Public Clouds
6. Data Security in the Cloud
7. Lesson Summary
8. 5.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Cloud computing security issues
3. Vulnerabilities
4. Threats
5. Countering the threats and vulnerabilities
6. Lesson Summary
7. 5.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Data Under Threat
3. Data Threat Detection Techniques
4. Types of Intrusion Detection Techniques
5. Data Protection Techniques
6. Data Encryption
7. Data Tokenization
8. Data De-Identification
9. Lesson Summary
10. 5.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Protecting What's Important
3. What Is Data Security?
4. What Is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
5. What Types of Intrusion Detection Systems Are There?
6. What Are Some Methods of Intrusion Detection?
7. Lesson Summary
8. 5.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. eHacked
3. Database-Specific Attacks
4. Protecting Databases
5. Access Controls
6. Conduct Database Audits
7. Lesson Summary
8. 5.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Data Breaches
3. What Should Be Disclosed
4. Notification Laws
5. Lesson Summary
6. 5.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Data Breaches and the Law
3. Who is Liable?
4. The Legal Question
5. Lesson Summary
6. 5.11 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is a Computer Virus?
3. Common Types of Computer Viruses
4. Where Do Computer Viruses Come From?
5. What Does a Computer Virus Look Like?
6. Types of Virus Protection
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 6.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is A Computer Virus?
3. History of Viruses
4. Lesson Summary
5. 6.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Types of Computer Viruses
3. Examples of Computer Viruses
4. Famous Computer Viruses
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. 6.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Trojan Horse Attack?
3. How Devices Get Infected
4. Avoiding Infection
5. Recovering From an Attack
6. Lesson Summary
7. 6.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Worm Virus?
3. Well-Known Examples of Worm Viruses
4. Removal Tools
5. Lesson Summary
6. 6.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. A History of Virus Detection
3. Signature-Based Detection
4. Behavioral Detection
5. Cloud-Based Detection
6. What If My Device Is Already Infected?
7. Lesson Summary
8. 6.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Malware?
3. Malware Definition
4. Malware Types
5. Malware Examples
6. Anti-Malware Strategies
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. 6.7 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What Is Network Security?
3. Fundamentals of Network Security
4. Scope of Network Security
5. Lesson Summary
6. 7.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Types of Network Threats
4. Lesson Summary
5. 7.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Network Security
3. How Network Security is Implemented
4. Types of Network Security
5. Lesson Summary
6. 7.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What's a Firewall and How Does It Protect You?
3. How Traditional Firewalls Work
4. The Evolution of the Firewall
5. Lesson Summary
6. 7.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Computer Network?
3. Social Impact of Computer Networks
4. Defining Network Security
5. Common Network Vulnerabilities
6. Computer Viruses
7. Limiting Your Network Vulnerabilities
8. Lesson Summary
9. 7.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. VPN Defined
3. Different Types of VPNs
4. How Do VPNs Work?
5. Lesson Summary
6. 7.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Network Security Policy?
3. How is a Network Security Policy Developed and Maintained?
4. Lesson Summary
5. 7.7 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Rights
3. Definition
4. First Amendment
5. Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Overview
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 8.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Bill of Rights: First 10 Amendments
3. What is the First Amendment of the Constitution?
4. Interpretation of the First Amendment
5. First Amendment for Businesses
6. Case Examples
7. Texas Vs. Johnson (1989)
8. New York Times Vs. Sullivan (1964)
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. 8.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Defamation, Libel and Slander
3. Carol Burnett V. National Enquirer, Inc.
4. Lesson Summary
5. Learning Outcomes
6. 8.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Intellectual Property Definition
3. What is Intellectual Property Law?
4. What are the Four Types of Intellectual Property?
5. Intellectual Property Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. 8.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Intellectual Property
3. Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks
4. Patents vs. Copyrights
5. Open Source: Definition, Pros and Cons, Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 8.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Information Privacy
3. Information Privacy Laws and Examples
4. Lesson Summary
5. Additional Activities
6. 8.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Cybercrime?
3. Cybersecurity History
4. Law Enforcement and Cybercrime
5. Lesson Summary
6. 8.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Cyberstalking?
3. Types of Cyberstalking
4. Impact of Internet Stalking
5. Cyberstalking Examples
6. How to Prevent Internet Stalking
7. Is Cyberstalking a Crime?
8. Cyberstalking Laws
9. Cyberstalking vs. Cyber Trolling
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. 8.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Cyberstalking?
3. Cyberstalking Prevention
4. Cyberstalking Intervention
5. Lesson Summary
6. 8.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Bullying?
3. Early Beginnings
4. Recent Laws & Cases
5. Lesson Summary
6. Additional Activities
7. 8.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Cyberbullying?
3. Federal Cyberbullying Laws
4. The Megan Meier Cyberbullying Prevention Act
5. Lesson Summary
6. FAQs
7. Additional Activities
8. 8.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Cyberbullying
3. Megan Meier Case
4. Jessica Logan Case
5. Tyler Clementi Case
6. Amanda Todd Case
7. Lesson Summary
8. 8.12 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is Cybercrime?
3. History
4. Types
5. Laws and Penalties
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. 9.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Target's Vulnerability
3. What are Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities?
4. Types of Vulnerabilities
5. The Role of Threats
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Where There's Good, There's Also Bad
3. What Is Cyber Crime?
4. How Do We Assess the Risks of Cyber Crime?
5. How Do We Reduce the Risks of Cyber Crime?
6. What Are Some of the Possible Responses to Cyber Crime?
7. Lesson Summary
8. 9.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Security Problems
3. Top Human Errors
4. Poor Password Protocol
5. Ignoring Security Updates
6. Poor Threat Awareness
7. Carelessness with Technology
8. Having Too Much Access
9. Improperly Trained
10. Lesson Summary
11. 9.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is an Attack Vector?
3. Known Software Flaws
4. 9.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Spreading Viruses
3. The Virus and the Crime
4. Lesson Summary
5. 9.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is Security?
3. What Is Internet Security?
4. What Is Threatened?
5. Common Internet Security Threats
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Not the Boss
3. Email Usage in Cybercrime
4. Lesson Summary
5. 9.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Just Ask
3. Criminal Love Affair
4. Security Concerns
5. Lesson Summary
6. 9.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Crime Time
3. Common Cybercrimes in Social Networking
4. Lesson Summary
5. 9.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Espionage Definition
3. History of Espionage
4. Types of Spies
5. Cyber Espionage
6. Types of Cyber Espionage
7. Corporate Espionage
8. Economic Espionage
9. Nation-State Espionage
10. Espionage Examples
11. Lesson Summary
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. 9.11 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Digital Vandals
3. What Is Cybervandalism?
4. Types of Digital Vandalism
5. Lesson Summary
6. 9.12 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Theft in the Digital Age
3. What is Cybertheft?
4. Types of Cybertheft
5. DNS Spoofing
6. Lesson Summary
7. 9.13 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Cyber Threat?
3. Trojans
4. Worms
5. Phishing
6. Unpatched Software
7. Lesson Summary
8. 9.14 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What Is Encryption?
3. Encryption Throughout History
4. Encryption Today
5. Lesson Summary
6. 10.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Encryption?
3. Bulk Encryption: Making a Mess Out of Big Data
4. All About Hash
5. Digital Signatures: You Can't Deny This!
6. Lesson Summary
7. 10.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Encryption and Why Do We Need It?
3. Basic Methods of Encryption
4. General Characteristics
5. Lesson Summary
6. 10.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Is AES?
3. Typical Uses
4. Basic Characteristics
5. Encryption Strength
6. Worldwide Adoption
7. Lesson Summary
8. 10.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Need for Encryption
3. History of the Data Encryption Standard (DES)
4. The Basics of Encryption
5. Lesson Summary
6. 10.5 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. What is Artificial Intelligence?
3. History of Artificial Intelligence
4. Current State of Artificial Intelligence
5. Possible Dangers of AI
6. Artificial Intelligence Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 11.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is Biotechnology?
3. Types of Biotechnology
4. History of Biotechnology
5. Biotechnology Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. FAQs
8. Activity
9. 11.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Welcome to the Internet of Things
3. What is it?
4. What IOT Encompasses
5. Lesson Summary
6. 11.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are IoT Devices?
3. What IoT Isn't
4. IoT Device Benefits
5. Lesson Summary
6. 11.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Internet of Things
3. Operational Impact
4. Human Resources Impact
5. Lesson Summary
6. 11.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Connected Cars
3. Cars and IoT Capabilities
4. Future IoT Capabilities
5. Lesson Summary
6. 11.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Internet of Things for You and the Medical Industry
3. Challenges
4. Summary
5. 11.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Internet of Things: Concept
3. Automated Check-in
4. Facial recognition Identification
5. Baggage Tracking System
6. Hospitality Application
7. In-Flight experience
8. Lesson Summary
9. 11.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Smart Building
3. The Building Industry
4. Architecture and Construction
5. Lesson Summary
6. 11.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What Are Science and Technology?
3. Solving Society's Problems
4. The Future
5. Lesson Summary
6. 11.10 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Ethical Decision Making
3. Principles of Ethical Decision Making
4. Ethical Decision-Making Process
5. Identifying Ethical Dimensions
6. Collecting Relevant Information
7. Evaluating The Collected Information
8. Considering Alternatives
9. Making A Decision
10. Implementing The Decision
11. Revision And Modification If Required
12. Lesson Summary
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. 12.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. What is a Moral Compass?
3. Moral Compass Definition
4. Factors Influencing the Moral Compass of a Person
5. The Milgram Experiment on Moral Compass
6. Role of Moral Intelligence on Moral Compass
7. Moral Compass Examples
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. 12.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Business Ethics
3. Autonomous Moral Reasoning
4. Morals, Ethics, and Values
5. 12.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Your Moral Compass
3. Values and Behavior in the Workplace
4. When There Is a Disconnect
5. Whistleblowers
6. Lesson Summary
7. 12.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Things That Really Matter
3. Values
4. Morals
5. Ethics
6. Lesson Summary
7. 12.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Legal Standards Definition
3. Ethical Standards
4. Difference Between Legal and Ethical Standards
5. Similarities Between Legal and Ethical Standards
6. Ethical and Legal Standards Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. FAQs
9. Activities
10. 12.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Ethical Behavior
3. Managing Ethical Behavior
4. Lesson Summary
5. Learning Outcomes
6. Additional Activities
7. 12.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Importance
4. General Principles
5. Ethical Standards of Conduct
6. Lesson Summary
7. Additional Activities
8. 12.8 quiz
1. Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Technology Issues
3. Privacy and Monitoring of Employees
4. Privacy and Information Security
5. File Sharing and Copyright Infringement
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcome
8. 13.1 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Technology Issues
3. Email Etiquette
4. Texting Etiquette
5. Social Media
6. Telephone
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 13.2 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Employee Confidentially
3. Privacy Expectations
4. What's Legal?
5. Monitoring Employees
6. Lesson Summary
7. 13.3 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Media Industry
3. Media Provides Information
4. Media Influences Decisions
5. Media Shapes Opinion
6. Media Creates Agendas
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 13.4 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Freedom of the Press
3. Regulating the Media
4. The FCC and Decency
5. The FCC and Politics
6. Cable and Internet
7. Lesson Summary
8. Learning Outcomes
9. 13.5 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Internet
3. .Com
4. .Org
5. Restricted Domains
6. Lesson Summary
7. 13.6 quiz
1. Introduction
2. The Internet as a Wealth of Information
3. Finding the Right Sources
4. Evaluating Your Web Sources
5. Lesson Summary
6. 13.7 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Social Media Background
3. Personal Influences
4. Political Ramifications of Social Media
5. Consumer Effects
6. Lesson Summary
7. 13.8 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Pause Before You Post
3. Your Responsibility
4. Golden Rule, Safety, and Privacy
5. Social Media Etiquette
6. Lesson Summary
7. 13.9 quiz
1. Introduction
2. Ethical Situation
3. Identifying Ethical Considerations
4. Honest and Truthful Sales
5. Adhering to Client Privacy
6. Social Sensitivity
7. Summary
8. 13.10 quiz
1. Introduction
2. A Whisper in the Dark of Night
3. Congressional Action
4. To Innovate, Protect and Expand
5. Say Hello to Competition
6. Say Good-Bye to Monopolistic Control
7. Profitable Use of Broadcast Spectrum
8. Regulating the Medium
9. Securing the Cloud
10. Lesson Summary
11. 13.11 quiz
1. Assignment
2. Final Exam: Instructions (Important)
3. Final Exam

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How can I check if my university will accept credits from UPI Study?

To confirm whether your university will accept UPI Study’s transferable online college credits, you can check one of the following:

1) Verify if your university is listed
UPI Study courses carry NCCRS credit recommendations, and credits have already been reviewed by 1,500+ colleges and universities. If your school appears on the NCCRS list, your credits are very likely transferable.

OR

2) Review your university’s transfer credit policy
Many universities state that they accept credits from regionally accredited institutions or from ACE/NCCRS-evaluated coursework. If your university’s policy includes this language, UPI Study credits typically qualify for review and transfer.

As long as you meet either of these criteria, your credits can usually be transferred without issue.

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Membership Questions

Will there be hand holding to help transfer courses?
Yes — this is one of the key differences with UPI Study.

Each student is assigned an academic advisor who helps guide them through the credit transfer process, including:

Understanding your university’s transfer policy

Preparing the right documents and transcripts

Knowing when and how to submit credits for evaluation

This level of hands-on support is designed to make transferring online college credits as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Why is UPI Study so Affordable

UPI Study offers a completely online learning experience, free from the high costs of traditional colleges and universities. By cutting out the institutional overhead, we pass the savings onto you (instead of extra costs) — providing top-quality courses at a price that fits with your budget

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Build tech people can trust Technology shapes privacy, rights, safety, and opportunity. This course focuses on how to think ethically about data, accountability, digital rights, online behavior, and the real-world impacts of technology choices. Why it matters: 1) Privacy and data protection are now mainstream workplace concerns 2) Ethical tech decisions affect users, reputation, and legal risk 3) Teams need people who can raise the right questions early In-demand careers in this field include: IT Support Specialist, Product Associate, Policy Analyst (Tech), Compliance Associate, Cybersecurity Analyst (Entry-Level), UX Research Assistant, Data Governance Associate How this course sets you up for success: You’ll build a clear decision-making lens for responsible technology use, from data handling to platform behavior. Start with Ethics in Technology if you want to work in tech with a real sense of responsibility.

Which universities accept transferable online college credits?

UPI Study offers transferable online college credits that are evaluated by universities across the United States, Canada, and the UK. Our official transcripts have been reviewed by 2,100+ colleges and universities, and many students transfer credits toward general education or elective requirements.

In Short - Many learners use UPI Study to test out of college courses and move faster without paying full tuition.

Who can take self-paced, test-out style online college courses?

Anyone can enroll — including high school students, incoming college students, adult learners, and students trying to test out of traditional college courses. UPI Study is built for self-paced online college courses so you can finish on your schedule.

In Short - If you’re searching for a faster way to earn transfer credits to your university, this is one of the simplest options.

Why take self-paced online college credits instead of traditional classes?

Taking self-paced online college credits can help you save time and reduce tuition costs versus traditional on-campus classes. Many students use UPI Study to complete prerequisites faster and shorten their time to graduation while still earning transferable college credit.

In Short - For students looking to test out or finish general education requirements quickly, this is often the most efficient path.

How many transferable college credits can I earn from this course?

Many UPI Study courses are ACE-recommended and NCCRS-recommended, commonly for 3 semester credit hours per course. Your university registrar makes the final decision, but schools often evaluate UPI Study credits similarly to other ACE credit recommendation options.

In Short -If you’re searching for ACE recommended college credit or NCCRS credit recommendation, these keywords match exactly how registrars review transfer credit.

UPI Study helped me fast-track my final semester for my bachelor’s degree. I completed four courses 12 college credits in total....and successfully transferred them back to my university. Because of that, I stayed on track to graduate on time.
If you’re looking for a legitimate way to earn transferable college credits online and move through your degree faster, UPI Study is definitely worth considering.

Anna, Pennsylvania State University

I was able to go from having no transferable credits to transferring 90 college credits into my university through UPI Study. The courses are broken down into short, easy-to-follow video lessons, which made learning manageable even with a busy schedule.
The platform itself is modern and easy to use, not glitchy or outdated like some online learning systems. If you’re trying to finish your degree faster or pick up extra classes without a huge added cost, UPI Study is a solid option.

Saherine, Southern New Hampshire University

It’s completely legit. I’d just recommend checking in advance that the credits will transfer to the university or college you plan to attend...which is something you should do with any transfer credit option anyway!!
Using UPI Study ended up saving me an entire semester of tuition! I spent a few hundred dollars instead of several thousand, which honestly made a huge difference. The course content was relevant, current, and actually useful—not outdated or filler material.
If your school accepts the transferable credits from UPI Study, it’s a no-brainer. It’s an affordable way to earn college credit online and move through your degree faster.

Lewis, Excelsior University

As a working professional, I wanted to advance my career with a Data Science degree. UPI Study allowed me to earn credits while working full-time, which I transferred to California State University. This helped me finish my degree in 1.5 years instead of 4. I'm graduating in fall '24 and will be working as a data analyst at a health startup. UPI was key to my career growth.

Isabella Silva, California State University

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Ch 1. Basics of Cybersecurity

Lesson 1.1 What is Cybersecurity? - Definition & Principles

Lesson 1.2 What is Information Security? - Definition & Best Practices

Lesson 1.3 History of Information Security

Lesson 1.4 Importance of Information Security

Lesson 1.5 Information Security: Basic Principles

Lesson 1.6 Definition of Threat in Information Security

Lesson 1.7 Computer Security & Threat Prevention for Individuals & Organizations

Ch 2: Privacy in Cyberspace

Lesson 2.1 Impact of Technology on Privacy

Lesson 2.2 Information Technology: Impact on the Economy

Lesson 2.3 Impact of e-Commerce and m-Commerce on Consumer Privacy and Fraud

Lesson 2.4 Social Networking: Definition and Professional Use

Lesson 2.5 The Effects of Social Networking on Individuals

Lesson 2.6 What is Phishing? - Definition, Examples & Awareness

Lesson 2.7 What is Social Engineering? - Definition, Types & Threats

Lesson 2.8 Social Media: Threats, Risks & Security

Lesson 2.9 What Is Surveillance? - Definition, Systems & Techniques

Lesson 2.10 Electronic Surveillance: Definition & Laws

Lesson 2.11 Eavesdropping in Computer Security: Definition & Laws

Ch 3: Big Data, Data Mining & Privacy

Lesson 3.1 What is Big Data? - Definition, Concepts & Uses

Lesson 3.2 What is Big Data Analytics? - Definition & Examples

Lesson 3.3 What is Data Mining? - Definition & Process

Lesson 3.4 Social Media & Data Mining

Lesson 3.5 Big Data & Privacy Issues in Social Media

Lesson 3.6 Big Data Security Risks

Ch 4: National Threats to Cybersecurity

Lesson 4.1 Information Security Laws & Regulations

Lesson 4.2 Cyber Threats to US National Security

Lesson 4.3 What Is the Patriot Act? - Definition, Summary, Pros & Cons

Lesson 4.4 Freedom of Information vs. National Security Concerns

Lesson 4.5 What is Computer Hacking? - Definition, Prevention & History

Lesson 4.6 Computer Hacking: Laws & Consequences

Lesson 4.7 What is Cyber Terrorism? - Definition, Cases & Examples

Lesson 4.8 Cyber War & Advanced Persistent Threats: Differences, Examples & Trends

Lesson 4.9 The UK Data Protection Act of 1998: Summary & Principles

Lesson 4.10 Current Trends & Required Skills in Modern Technology

Ch 5: Data Security

Lesson 5.1 What is a Database Management System? - Purpose and Function

Lesson 5.2 Database Security Management

Lesson 5.3 Database Administration and Security: Definition and Purpose

Lesson 5.4 What is Data Tampering? - Definition & Prevention

Lesson 5.5 Cloud Technologies: Safety & Security

Lesson 5.6 Cloud Computing Security Issues

Lesson 5.7 Data Threat Detection & Protection Techniques

Lesson 5.8 Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) in Data Security

Lesson 5.9 Database Hacking: Attack Types & Defenses

Lesson 5.10 Data Breach Notification Laws

Lesson 5.11 Data Breaches: Lawsuits & Liability

Ch 6: Viruses & Malware

Lesson 6.1 What is a Computer Virus? - Definition, Types & Protection

Lesson 6.2 The History of Computer Viruses

Lesson 6.3 Types of Computer Viruses: Functions & Examples

Lesson 6.4 What is a Trojan Horse Virus? - Definition, Examples & Removal Options

Lesson 6.5 What is a Worm Virus? - Definition, Examples & Removal Tools

Lesson 6.6 Methods for Detecting Computer Viruses

Lesson 6.7 What is Malware? - Definition, Examples & Types

Ch 7: Overview of Network Security

Lesson 7.1 What is Network Security? - Definition & Fundamentals

Lesson 7.2 How Does Network Security Work?

Lesson 7.3 Types of Network Security

Lesson 7.4 What is a Firewall in Network Security? - Role & Use

Lesson 7.5Network Security Threats: Types & Vulnerabilities

Lesson 7.6 What Is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? - Definition & Types

Lesson 7.7 What is a Network Security Policy? - Procedures & Examples

Ch 8: Legal Issues in Cyperspace

Lesson 8.1 What is Freedom of Speech? - Definition, Amendment & Rights

Lesson 8.2 The First Amendment: Commercial Speech, Scrutiny & Restrictions

Lesson 8.3 Harm to Reputation or Economic Interests: Defamation, Libel, & Slander

Lesson 8.4 What is Intellectual Property Law? - Definition and Rights

Lesson 8.5 Intellectual Property and Open Source Software: Issues and Concerns

Lesson 8.6 Information Privacy: Laws & Examples

Lesson 8.7 Law Enforcement & Cybersecurity: Laws & History

Lesson 8.8 What is Cyberstalking? - Definition & Examples

Lesson 8.9 Cyberstalking: Laws & Punishments