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.



Introduction to Cyber Attacks
This course is part of Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization

Instructor: Dr. Edward G. Amoroso
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module provides exposure to basic cyber security concepts including some simple, foundational attack methods.
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10 videos6 readings1 assignment
This module introduces some fundamental frameworks, models, and approaches to cyber security including the CIA model.
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17 videos6 readings3 assignments
This module covers some of the more intense attacks over the past decade including worms and DDOS attacks.
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10 videos6 readings2 assignments
This module introduces basic engineering and analysis methods for managing cyber security risk to valued assets.
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8 videos8 readings2 assignments
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Reviewed on Jun 28, 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!
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
the course is very well explained, very good information, as a comment we can improve the subtitles position, when are activated these ones blocks the text or the image in the presentation.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2018
Great introduction to cybersecurity concepts with relevant supplemental material in the form of journal papers, magazine articles and supporting TED talks and videos. Highly recommended!
Recommended if you're interested in Computer Science
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