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Introduction to Cyber Security SpecializationNew York University

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This course introduces real-time cyber security techniques and methods in the context of the TCP/IP protocol suites. Explanation of some basic TCP/IP security hacks is used to introduce the need for network security solutions such as stateless and stateful firewalls. Learners will be introduced to the techniques used to design and configure firewall solutions such as packet filters and proxies to protect enterprise assets.
Perimeter solutions such as firewalls and intrusion prevention systems are shown to have significant drawbacks in common enterprise environments. The result of such weakness is shown to often exist as advanced persistent threats (APTs) from nation-state actors. Such attacks, as well as DDOS and third-party attacks, are shown to have potential solutions for modern enterprise.

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Dr. Edward G. Amoroso

Research Professor, NYU and CEO, TAG Cyber LLC

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New York University is a leading global institution for scholarship, teaching, and research. Based in New York City with campuses and sites in 14 additional major cities across the world, NYU embraces diversity among faculty, staff and students to ensure the highest caliber, most inclusive educational experience.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Basic Network Security

This module introduces the basics of TCP/IP for security, including firewall design and use.

5 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 71 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

13 videos

Introduction: What You Will Learn from This Course on Cyber Security1m

Assignments and Reading2m

Security Through Obscurity4m

TCP/IP Evolution and Security6m

TCP/IP Overview8m

IP Spoofing5m

TCP Sequence Number Attack5m

Packet Flooding5m

Packet Sniffing5m

SYN Packets for Access Control5m

Definition of a Firewall5m

Firewall: Stateful versus Stateless5m

Interview: John Viega8m

5 readings

Required: “Network Firewalls,” Steve Bellovin and Bill Cheswick30m

Required: “Introduction to TCP/IP Network Attacks,” Guang Yang45m

Video: “Hacking DNS,” Eli the Computer Guy46m

Suggested: Introduction to Cyber Security, Edward Amoroso and Matthew Amoroso, (Ch. 17 - 18)30m

Suggested: TCP/IP Illustrated Volume 1 (2nd Edition), Kevin Fall and W. Richard Stevens, (Ch. 17 – 18)30m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

More Advanced Network Security Technologies

This module introduces packet filters, firewall rule sets, proxies, and additional network security methods.

3 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 65 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

12 videos

Assignments and Reading2m

Packet Filtering7m

Sample Packet Filtering and Reference Architecture5m

Default Firewall Block4m

Firewall Rules to Allow Outbound Web Browsing4m

Firewall Rules to Allow Telnet and Other TCP Services3m

Establishing Corporate Policy Rules4m

FTP Protocol6m

Firewall Rules for FTP3m

Application Proxy Filtering6m

Forward and Reverse Proxies4m

Interview: Roger Piqueras Jover11m

4 readings

Required: “Anomaly-based Network Intrusion Detection: Techniques, Systems, and Challenges.”20m

Required: “Intrusion Detection via Static Analysis,” Wagner and Dean25m

Video: “How Does Intrusion Prevention Systems Work,” 2013 - SourceFire6m

Suggested: Introduction to Cyber Security, Edward Amoroso and Matthew Amoroso, (Chapters 19 - 20)30m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Network Security Architectures

This module introduces the foundations firewall architectures, intrusion detection, and SOC design.

4 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 68 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

11 videos

Assignments and Readings2m

Firewall Architectures (Part 1)6m

Firewall Architectures (Part 2)6m

Management by Exception5m

System Auditing6m

Basics of Intrusion Detection7m

Signature Versus Behavioral Detection5m

IDS Versus IPS6m

Design of SIEM5m

Design of a SOC6m

Interview: Dino Dai Zovi9m

4 readings

Required: “An Evening with Berferd,” Bill Cheswick20m

Required: “IDES Model,” Dorothy Denning30m

Video: “DEFCAMP 2015 – Building a Security Operations Center,”32m

Suggested: Introduction to Cyber Security, Edward Amoroso and Matthew Amoroso, (Ch. 21 - 22)30m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Enterprise Network Security

This module introduces the limitations of perimeters, and the challenges in the enterprise of dealing with threats such as DDOS and APT.

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 70 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

12 videos

Assignments and Reading1m

Practical Limitations of Perimeter7m

APT Schema Through Perimeter Holes6m

Third Party Security5m

Target APT Attack5m

Large Government Agency Attack5m

Layer 3 DDOS Protection6m

Layer 7 Application Level DDOS Risk3m

Large Financial Website DDOS Attacks4m

Network Security Industry Overview2m

Interview: Ray Cheng - Pt. 113m

Interview: Ray Cheng - Pt. 26m

5 readings

Required: “Evolution of the Zero Trust Model for Cybersecurity,” Ed Amoroso, IEEE25m

Required: “A Study of Advanced Persistent Threats,” Chen, Desmet, and Huygens30m

“Implementing Zero Trust,” Ed Amoroso, 201830m

Suggested: Introduction to Cyber Security, Edward Amoroso and Matthew Amoroso, (Ch. 23 - 24)30m

Quiz Directions5m

2 practice exercises

Module 4 Quiz30m

Select the Best Migration Choice:30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM REAL-TIME CYBER THREAT DETECTION AND MITIGATION

by UBNov 10, 2018

Good course, very solid foundation of basics in the topic. Having said that, even discussion forums are pretty much abandoned, with a few lonely posters and almost no activity there.

by SMMay 23, 2020

Explained in simple language, which make the concepts easy to understand

Good additional resources & case studies to make foundation strong

by SOct 10, 2018

i think it was an excellent and very helpful cousre and a big thankyou for the instructor for his hardwork

by EBJul 18, 2020

Nice course, terms like phishing , email phishing and spoofing are explained in a detailed manner.

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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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