Cybersecurity is more than just a technical issue, it is deeply shaped by policy decisions, regulatory frameworks, and user behavior. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining political science, law, psychology and more, to examine:
- Cyber risk governance: How governments, industries, and institutions regulate digital threats.
- Regulatory frameworks and compliance: Understanding evolving cybersecurity laws and norms.
- Human behavior and cybersecurity: How individuals make security decisions online and the psychology behind cyber risk.
This MOOC, developed with the Human-CentricCybersecurity Partnership and the Canada Research Chair in Cyber-Resilience, brings together experts from academia, government, and industry. You will gain critical insights through:
- Six structured modules, covering key policy, risk, and behavioral dimensions of cybersecurity.
- Expert-led video lessons, with guest speakers and case studies.
- Interactive activities to reinforce learning, including real-world cybersecurity scenarios.
The course is accessible in both French and English and includes adaptations for hearing- and visually-impaired learners. Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, student, or cybersecurity professional, this course provides the knowledge needed to navigate today's digital security landscape.
Instructors
Benoît Dupont
Full Professor, School of Criminology, Université de Montréal
Canada Research Chair in Cyber-Resilience
Scientific Director, Human-Centric Cybersecurity Partnership (HC2P)
Nicole Goodman
Associate Professor, Brock University
Holly-Ann Garnett
Full Professor, Royal Military College of Canada
Christian Leuprecht
Full Professor, Royal Military College of Canada and Queen’s University
Teresa Scassa
Full Professor, University of Ottawa
Jason Jaskolka
Associate Professor, Carleton University
David Décary-Hétu
Full Professor, Université de Montréal
Hala Assal
Assistant Professor, Carleton University
