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Cybersecurity 101: Introduction

Cybersecurity 101 will set you up for success by building a foundation of important cybersecurity terminology and stronger login practices.

  • Course Number

    CS101
  • Self-Paced

About This Course

Updated version of this course coming later this year.

This is the first course in a 3-part series on cybersecurity best practices for election officials. In Cybersecurity 101, you'll learn about:

  • Important cybersecurity terminology
  • Different types of cyber threats and responses
  • Creating stronger login practices

Contributors

  • Center for Democracy & Technology
  • Center for Tech and Civic Life

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I complete the course?

There are a few steps to complete a course. After you complete the content, the course will prompt you to:

  1. Complete a post-course survey
  2. Confirm that you have reviewed all course materials
  3. Request your course certificate

Please complete all of these steps, so that we can count your progress! We will describe each step in detail at the end of the course.

Do I receive a certificate for this course?

Yes! At the end of each course, there are instructions for completing the course and generating a certificate of completion.

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