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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 Arjun S

Nov 30, 2020

The course was exceptional except for the final project because the grading for that didn't make sense.

By Paras S

Aug 2, 2020

Great course really changed my view of Cyber Security It's more of defense rather then being offence .

By Craig B

May 4, 2022

very interesting and instructive course......... I recommend to those interested in cyber security

By Sridhar N

Jul 7, 2022

Ed was brialliant in explaining the topics in a very easy laymans language with lot of examples.

By Mark J H

Apr 15, 2021

interesting and the course lecturer was very good. This is a very basic overview of security.

By Abhishek G

Dec 17, 2018

Nice introduction on Cyber Attacks and how to perform Risk Analysis. Worth spending time.

By Temesgen G

Nov 16, 2019

Great Introductory lesson for anyone who is looking to start a career in cyber security.

By MEHDI B

Aug 5, 2021

j'ai bien aimé le cour, c'est une bonne introduction dans le monde de la cyber sécurité

By Anurag S

May 1, 2018

Its very good for beginner...and the videos are very interactive...once again thanks...

By V c k

Apr 18, 2020

Just basics of cyber Security.Could be better by including some real Techniques too.

By Åsmund R

Jan 29, 2023

Good introductory course, some links do not work, could have some newer examples.

By Mohamad W

Apr 18, 2022

very good course but You are a little boring, and there are some practical steps

By Sarah Q

Apr 15, 2022

Great learning experience. And a very engaging instructor who made learning fun.

By Aravind

Apr 12, 2020

This course is one of the best course because they are teaching it from basics.

By Shailendra K P

Oct 11, 2019

great info covered to understand how Cyber attackers use the method to hack the

By Shubham S G

Apr 29, 2020

It was a very nice experience with coursera for my first online certification.

By Mihai-George F

Dec 9, 2017

The quizzes are a little bit confusing for non-English students understanding

By Thomas Z

Feb 5, 2019

Good overview. Good teacher. Wish there were some more practical excercises.

By Nagendra P T G

Sep 8, 2018

The course content is precise and lecturer is very knowledgeable. Thank you.

By Mohammed Y A

Jul 7, 2020

Question are not clear enough, but overall, I have learnt many new things!

By gautam s

May 18, 2020

I got some realastic condition of how does all those attack, risk holds

By Claudio R

Sep 27, 2019

some resources could not be downloaded and the final quiz was very bad.

By Anton T

Dec 29, 2020

Content is very good and well presented, quizes are a bit questionable

By Ben-Collins E N

Aug 19, 2020

I recommend this course for anyone seeking to understand cybersecurity

By Daniel R

Dec 12, 2018

I liked the intro, but I wish there had been more hands on examples.