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About the Course

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. Familiar analytic models are outlined such as the confidentiality/integrity/availability (CIA) security threat framework, and examples are used to illustrate how these different types of threats can degrade real assets. The course also includes an introduction to basic cyber security risk analysis, with an overview of how threat-asset matrices can be used to prioritize risk decisions. Threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks are examined and mapped in the context of system security engineering methodologies....

Top reviews

HI

Mar 3, 2020

I'm so glad I could complete this course as I look forward to continuing other courses on Cyber attacks. Its been helpful as it gave me the background knowledge as to what is needed in Cyber Security.

PH

Jun 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!

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By Luis J R L

May 7, 2018

Hello, my name is Jonathan Ramos from Colombia. the course was very interesting but it would be good if it were in Spanish or subtitles in Spanish. Thank you

By Mehmet S O

Jan 30, 2022

It was a course that helped me learn even technical subjects in a more understandable way. I would like to congratulate and thank Mr. Dr. Edward G. Amoroso

By Diogenes A X S P

Dec 27, 2017

This course is very informative to Cyber security experts and practitioners. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in cyber security. Great job!

By Mateus N

Aug 8, 2020

The instructor is very good, has great teaching and a lot of experience. He explains complex concepts step by step, making the subject easy to understand.

By Raj S

Jun 11, 2023

VERY KNOWLEGEABLE,INFORMATIVE,WELL PREPARED,WELL CRAFTED COURSE AND WELL PRESENTED BY COURSE INTRUCTOR.I AM LOOKING FOR MORE SUCH COURSES FROM COURSERA.

By Sobia K

Feb 2, 2022

It helped me lot in understanding and helping building me career bcz or Me it was first time to study Cyber and they made it easy for me 👌👏👏

By Or S

Jan 31, 2023

Very well structured course! I really enjoyed the interactive learning and will continue to learn further.

Additionally the content is fascinating.

By Nissi V

Oct 4, 2022

Kind of difficult for beginners but the instructor is trying to make it grasping material for everyone. Instrutors tutoring style is commendable.

By marjorie l

Feb 26, 2023

brief introduction to cyber security - was great and it was made simple to understand for someone who has never been in the security environment.

By Francesco B

Jan 7, 2020

Very interesting course, the approach on cybersecurity is very professional and complete.

Dr. Amoroso explain very well and his speaking is clear.

By Asha A K

Oct 28, 2019

ED is a superb mentor I just loved watching and listening to him.the concepts and examples from real life are really helpful and knowledgeable.

By Waleed F

Jul 31, 2023

It was an interesting course I have learned many new terminologies from it and I am confident enough to do more courses regarding this course.

By Brian D

Oct 14, 2020

Great Course - Dr. Edward G. Amoroso is an excellent lecturer, and I will complete the rest of his courses in this field of study on Coursera.

By Jo A P M

Jul 2, 2020

Thank you Dr. Amoroso,

For explaining the course in a way that someone without any IT experience at all, could grasp and still follow along. :)

By David G

Dec 18, 2017

Very instructive and explained in a clear and easy way. Ed, the lecturer is funny, professional and explains things very nicely. I recommand!

By Deleted A

Jan 30, 2023

Ed Amoroso is an exceptional teacher and speaker . I enjoyed the course thoroughly and the quizes were challenging. thank-you!

By Reema A

Jan 21, 2021

this course gave me an amazing trip over cyber security as well as new york university big thanks to all. i rate this course a solid 10\10

By Tikela D S J

Mar 25, 2022

Like the way the instructor toke time in explaining every thing. I have fun while learning and made me understand more on Cyber Security.

By Sophie M

Dec 27, 2021

Thank you for this course, thank you for letting us discover great articles in cybersecurity ! I would suggest more practical exercices.

By John M

Jan 3, 2019

A really great introduction to cyber-security. Well though out and presented material from a lecturer who is a very skilled presenter.

By Don R R

Feb 12, 2018

Enjoyable overview of Cyber Attacks. Nice balance of videos and reading. Tests that make you think. Looking forward to the next class!

By Rakesh R B

Dec 21, 2020

very informative course. I am already student of cyber security in John Jay collage. This course will help more in my collage study.

By Muhammad S Z

Mar 11, 2018

Excellent introductory course on the topic of cyber attacks. Instructor knowledge and above all way of delivery is quite impressive

By Karl F

Oct 8, 2020

Very intereresting material. I especially like Ed Amaroso's teaching style as it has kept me concentrating all the way through.

By Monica S

Apr 12, 2020

A perfectly tailored course to build the mindset and perspective of the students aspiring to work in the field of cyber security