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Cyber Security Fundamentals

University of London

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This course is intended to provide a general introduction to key concepts in cyber security. It is aimed at anyone with a good general knowledge of information and communications technology. The nature, scope and importance of cyber security are explained, and key concepts are justified and explored. This includes examining the types of threat that cyber security must address, as well as the range of mechanisms, both technological and procedural, that can be deployed.
The role of cryptography in providing security is explored, including how algorithms and keys play their part in enabling cyber security. The key supporting function played by key management is identified, including why the use of cryptographic functions depends on it.

The need for security management in an organisation is explained, and its main elements are introduced - including the key role played by risk management. The importance of standardised approaches to security management is explained, as is the notion of compliance.

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Good general knowledge of, and interest in, Information and Communications Technology

Approx. 21 hours to complete

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Beginner Level

Good general knowledge of, and interest in, Information and Communications Technology

Approx. 21 hours to complete

English

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Chris Mitchell

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Computer Science

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University of London

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

7 hours to complete

Cyber security basics

7 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 74 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes

7 videos

Getting started4mUnderstanding security from experience12mGoals of security9mAddressing threats13mWhat is CIA?8mUsing CIA to build security13mSecurity for data in motion and at rest12m

6 readings

Key ideas in the literature10mLaying the foundations45mOther ways of defining cyber security30mOther approaches30mApplying CIA to an organisation30mTypes of security45m

5 practice exercises

Getting the ideas right30mDefinitions5mReview of concepts10mCIA – a basis for building security15mModule 1 test30m

Week2

Week 2

7 hours to complete

Cryptography – the basics

7 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 108 min), 5 readings, 5 quizzes

8 videos

A brief history14mThe role of keys13mGuaranteeing integrity and authenticity13mWhat encryption can and can't do11mWhat is an algorithm?12mManaging keys15mWhere does cryptography fit?11mCommon pitfalls14m

5 readings

The need for cryptography30mThe scope of cryptography30mAlgorithms and cryptanalysis30mPKI and key distrubution30mSystems and protocols30m

5 practice exercises

What is cryptography?30mWhat can cryptography do?30mCommon algorithms30mPublic, private and secret keys30mModule 2 test30m

Week3

Week 3

8 hours to complete

Security management

8 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 84 min), 6 readings, 5 quizzes

6 videos

What is security management13mSecurity policies and controls13mRisk assessment and risk management15mThe ISMS14mOther approaches14mResponding to a security breach13m

6 readings

Elements of security management30mApproaches to managing risk30mUsing ISO/IEC 2700130mCyber Essentials and the NIST standards30mIncident response management30mForms and procedures30m

5 practice exercises

Exploring key concepts30mUnderstanding risk30mBuilding an effective ISMS30mThe range of approaches30mModule 3 test30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS

by NPJun 19, 2022

It was very helpful to prepare for my masters in cybersecurity

by SMNov 16, 2022

Good course suitable for anyone who wants to understand basic of cyber security.

by VANov 10, 2022

A well-designed course for an overview of security protocols.

by SDDec 30, 2022

Best teachers and faculty provided by university of London and i hope that this coursera is a best platform for leaning new skills.

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