In this course you will explore information security through some introductory material and gain an appreciation of the scope and context around the subject. This includes a brief introduction to cryptography, security management and network and computer security that allows you to begin the journey into the study of information security and develop your appreciation of some key information security concepts.
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University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Information Security: Context and Introduction
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Approx. 23 hours to complete
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Skills you will gain
CybersecurityCryptographyInformation Security (INFOSEC)Security Management
Learner Career Outcomes
52%
started a new career after completing these courses
41%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 23 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of London
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Introduction to Information Security
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 17 min), 5 readings, 4 quizzes
4 videos
The CIA Triad: Confidentiality Integrity and Availability2m
A brief Introduction to the RMIAS model5m
An introduction to knowledge areas in Information Security5m
5 readings
An overview10m
Information Security - What's that?10m
It's not just IT10m
A more comprehensive security model10m
A brief introduction to cyber security knowledge areas10m
4 practice exercises
Information and security30m
Questions around the CIA Triad30m
Derived from the RMIAS30m
End of week test30m
6 hours to complete
Introduction to Cryptography
This module introduces cryptography, which provides a toolkit for implementing the core security services upon which all information security technologies are built.
6 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 45 min), 6 readings, 6 quizzes
8 videos
This video reviews the physical world security services that we need to replicate in cyberspace.6m
This video introduces the core information security services and tools provided by cryptography.5m
This video explains some core cryptographic concepts and introduces two different types of cryptography.8m
This video discusses potential points of weakness in any system using cryptography.6m
This video discusses how different types of cryptography are used in `real-world' applications.7m
This video explains why control of cryptography presents society with a dilemma.8m
Summary56s
6 readings
Everyday Cryptography 1.1.1 and 1.1.210m
Everyday Cryptography 1.310m
Everyday Cryptography 1.5.310m
Will superfast ‘quantum’ computers mean the end of unbreakable encryption?5m
Everyday Cryptography 5.1.1 and 5.1.210m
Cryptography Wars10m
6 practice exercises
Why cryptography?30m
The cryptographic toolkit30m
Algorithms and keys30m
Breaking cryptosystems30m
Use of cryptography30m
The cryptography dilemma30m
6 hours to complete
Network and Computer Security
Information being used by computers and being transmitted through a network is susceptible to many different threats. During this week's module, you will learn how the security of information can be put at risk and what we can do to mitigate these risks.
6 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 36 min), 1 reading, 9 quizzes
10 videos
Computer Networks and Information3m
Network Security Protocols4m
Threats3m
Network Security Systems3m
Kinds of data2m
Authentication and Authorisation3m
Access Control3m
System Vulnerabilities3m
System Security Tools3m
1 reading
Information and Networks10m
9 practice exercises
Threats and Information30m
Networks30m
Network Security Protocols30m
Threats30m
Network Security Systems30m
Kinds of Data30m
Authentication and Authorisation30m
Access Control30m
System Vulnerabilities30m
5 hours to complete
Security Management
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 27 min), 3 readings, 7 quizzes
8 videos
The ISO27000 Family4m
Security Policies2m
Security Controls3m
The Risk Management Process3m
Risk Assessment2m
Regulations and legal frameworks3m
Incident Management3m
3 readings
Chapter: Introduction to Information Security and ISO2700110m
Risk Management and Assessment10m
Laws affecting Information Security10m
7 practice exercises
ISO 2700130m
Security Policies30m
Security Controls30m
Risk Management30m
Risk Assessment30m
Law and Regulations30m
Incident Management30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM INFORMATION SECURITY: CONTEXT AND INTRODUCTION
by PAJul 8, 2020
Through Coursera, I can now become a cyber physical security expert. With their online course, I have had basic knowledge in information security. I encourage others to join their online program.
by HMJun 7, 2017
Excellent intro course. I'm giving 4 stars just because it tackle security mostly as an organizational/company issue and it doesn't explicitly include personal security/privacy into account.
by JNMay 27, 2018
This has been very informative. I am in the IT industry and this has served as a good reminder and has helped me understand some rationales behind some of the things I do on a daily basis.
by DDFeb 2, 2020
Good insights into concepts and methodologies involved in establishing a secure Information Management System based on the CIA model with Intrusion detection and prevention protocols.
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