This course provides learners with a baseline understanding of common cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. An overview of how basic cyber attacks are constructed and applied to real systems is also included. Examples include simple Unix kernel hacks, Internet worms, and Trojan horses in software utilities. Network attacks such as distributed denial of service (DDOS) and botnet- attacks are also described and illustrated using real examples from the past couple of decades.
This course is part of the Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization
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- Cybersecurity
- Information Security (INFOSEC)
- Denial-Of-Service Attack (DOS)
- Risk Assessment
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
5 hours to complete
Introduction to Cyber Security
This module provides exposure to basic cyber security concepts including some simple, foundational attack methods.
5 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 47 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
6 hours to complete
Understanding Basic Security Frameworks
This module introduces some fundamental frameworks, models, and approaches to cyber security including the CIA model.
6 hours to complete
17 videos (Total 85 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Examining Cyber Threats More Closely
This module covers some of the more intense attacks over the past decade including worms and DDOS attacks.
4 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 81 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
4 hours to complete
Introducing Security Risk Analysis
This module introduces basic engineering and analysis methods for managing cyber security risk to valued assets.
4 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 61 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO CYBER ATTACKS
by RBOct 10, 2018
Great course. Nice overview of frameworks and models to view security with perspective and then develops further on risk models. I felt the final quiz was a little too subjective.
by PHJun 27, 2020
Ed is a very engaging instructor and tries to make the content applicable and understandable. I would recommend this course for anyone who is looking for an introduction to the world of cybersecurity!
by CAJul 12, 2019
This is a very enlightening course outlining various types of cyber attacks and also showing the approach security experts could take to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of these attacks.
by SDApr 23, 2018
its a awesome course.it fills us with knowledge and also spread awareness about different types of cyber attacks and how to prevent ourselves. it also adds my skills list to my resume.
About the Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization
Introduction to Cyber Security was designed to help learners develop a deeper understanding of modern information and system protection technology and methods. The learning outcome is simple: We hope learners will develop a lifelong passion and appreciation for cyber security, which we are certain will help in future endeavors. Students, developers, managers, engineers, and even private citizens will benefit from this learning experience. Special customized interviews with industry partners were included to help connect the cyber security concepts to live business experiences.
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