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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 Alexandre G

Aug 20, 2018

The course change my view of security, before the course i thougth that this topic was only to hackers and super inteligente people, but the course show a structured way to prevent cyber attacks that anyone with enough interest can follow.

By B K

Aug 8, 2020

VERY great instructor, kept me wanting to listen to the lectures because of how engaging the virtual classroom felt compared to other instructors. learned a lot, gained a lot. thank you for helping me jumpstart my own path in tech :)

By Richard I ( d

Sep 19, 2022

This course is informative, and so welcoming to the new persons in the discipline of cybersecurity, i love it and i recommend it for my friends who are like me starting there journey to cyber security, thanks Dr. ED for the course

By Joel K

Aug 6, 2019

I found this course to be a solid introduction to Cybersecurity. It has really shaped my view and understanding of cyber. It really takes more than penetration testing to understand what cybersecurity is all about. Thank you.

By José M B C

Apr 20, 2021

As a Cyber Security learner I liked this course. Because Its content gives me the big picture related with the Cyber Security and the CIA model to try to reduce the cyber treats in any company. Thanks Edward Great course !

By Tony T

Feb 17, 2020

This course is amazing, it provides a very good intellectual and practical foundation for cybersecurity and cyber attacks, as well as useful interviews so that we get an insider perspective of those working in the industry.

By Chris W

Oct 28, 2018

Excellent introduction comprising theoretical as well as practical elements. I do recommend it for anybody interested in learning about cyber security in general as well as cyber attacks and risk assessments in particular.

By Bhuvaneswari

Jul 10, 2022

A Very Good Course with rich contents and materials. Strongly recommend to anyone getting started with IOT and Cybersecurity. Thank you very much for such an interesting course. Everything was interesting and informative.

By Mohamed T

Jun 26, 2022

The course is very well organised and really add value to any learning journey in Cyber. The fundamentals are important and well explained by the Professor with a unique way of displaying the course. I really enjoyed it.

By Rosario C

Apr 10, 2021

Making this course was a very beautiful and significant experience. With the simultaneous, the sympathy and humilta of Dr. Edward amorously comes easily incorporated. I am honored to have participated in this NYU course

By Victor M

May 20, 2020

I've enjoyed a lot this course. The way the teacher explains the different concepts is very clear and easy to follow. Also, i've learned how to approach a security analysis in an enterprise. Recommended course, indeed.

By Wouter J

Aug 18, 2022

I absolutely enjoyed the way Ed teaches. Full of energy talking you through all different aspects which are useful as a beginner in cyber security. Useful links to Ted Talks and Defcon clips at youtube. Many thanks.

By Zoleka M

Apr 5, 2018

Course was well presented , simplified for clear understanding, i enjoyed the examples used in topics and the interviews and extra reading given,it gave clear definition and extra explanation of what was thought.

By REHO M

May 10, 2022

Very interesting and effective course. Great job done by Prof. Amoroso.

The course has satisfied all my expectations, apart the copious number of taxonomies :-)

I look forward attending the following 3 courses.

By Antonios S

May 6, 2018

what an amazing professor. fantastic rhetoric that streams from solid theoritical and practical experiences.in all my academic carreer i hardly came across someone who could deliver such a learning experience.

By Diego M M M

Aug 18, 2021

The instructor is such an amazing teacher!! His analogies were fantastinc for deep understanding of complex concepts!!!! Go Edward Go!!!! Moreover, Nasir Memon is an inspirational human being!!!! Congrats!!

By Saffet U G

Aug 20, 2021

The instructor, Dr. Edward G. Amoroso was really an awesome lecturer. It was very pleasure for me to take this course. I recommend this course to every one who wants to get in to the cyber security world.

By Joel H

Feb 21, 2022

As a beginner in cybersecurity with an interest to broaden my know on cybersecurity, this course was an awsome one. I can't wait to continue. Thank you so much NYU fratanity for putting up this together.

By jeff

Dec 22, 2018

Provided a great foundation to what cyber attacks are and the different ways to assess and manage the risk associated to such attacks. I look forward to the next courses to complete the specialization.

By Alfiana E S

Oct 31, 2020

Good introduction for someone that are new to cyber security to look fundamental aspect of cyber security itself which provide high level understanding rather than dive into technical details.

By Ralph-Oliver K

Apr 10, 2020

This course was given by a very strong presenter. :-) The content and the time required for the course were well balanced. I esp. liked the supportive material, e.g. the links to TED Talks.

By Snehal P

Aug 3, 2022

Great introductory course to cyber security. Learned the basics of cyber security, CIA model of threat assessment and how to classify assets for each of the threats level - High Medium Low.

By Taranath C

Mar 16, 2024

Very good introduction to cyber security, providing good overview without going too technical. Very well-articulated by Mr Edward Amoroso, who is having tons of experience in this field.

By NURUDEEN O A

Aug 5, 2023

Department of Labor and Coursera gave me opportunities. To be able to studies at my own pace been an amazing experience. Coursera allows me to learn without limits whenever fits my mood.

By Luis A C B

Jul 30, 2020

El curso de introducción ha sido realmente excelente, me ha gustado porque me ha permitido abrirme el panorama respecto a la seguridad cibernetica que hoy en día estamos expuestos todos.