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Securing the Metaverse

As the metaverse becomes increasingly popular with businesses and individuals, the potential for misuse and criminal activity continues to rise as well. It’s more important than ever to learn and understand the many facets of the metaverse in order to secure the safety and privacy of all its participants. In this course, Ian Khan covers the major security considerations of the metaverse, explaining what safe experiences on the metaverse mean and how they can be designed. Ian starts with a brief overview of what the metaverse is, and details key areas in which security should be a high priority. He walks you through the process of creating a secure metaverse, its opportunities, and its challenges—from securing hardware, to protection from scammers and data mining, to ensuring safety of underage participants. Whether you’re a security expert or just want to explore what the metaverse can offer, this course can help ensure your metaverse experience starts out with security in mind.

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