Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: interpret and leverage foundational concepts in cybersecurity, information security, and Big Data, including key definitions and their roles in protecting digital assets; analyze and evaluate privacy challenges, security risks, and legal frameworks related to cybercrime, data breaches, and digital rights across sectors like e-commerce and cloud computing; apply data mining techniques and Big Data analytics to real-world problems, ensuring ethical data handling and understanding security risks; analyze network security mechanisms, encryption methods, and database security principles, developing practical skills to secure sensitive information; mastering and interpreting the role of human error, malware, phishing, and social engineering in cybersecurity breaches, and develop strategies for detection and prevention; evaluate the impact of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and biotechnology on privacy, security, and legal regulations, and propose mitigation strategies; examine and analyze the evolution of encryption technologies and their application in modern cybersecurity practices, emphasizing AES and DES standards; apply legal knowledge to analyze cybercrime cases, focusing on laws related to cyberstalking, cyberbullying, and digital espionage; and create comprehensive cybersecurity policies and strategies that address modern challenges such as cloud computing, digital vandalism, and cyber threats.