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. 24 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Skills you will gain
- Cybersecurity
- Cryptography
- Information Security (INFOSEC)
- Security Management
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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Beginner Level
Approx. 24 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of London
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Royal Holloway, 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
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
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
5 hours to complete
Security Management
5 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 27 min), 3 readings, 7 quizzes
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- 5 stars74.42%
- 4 stars20.68%
- 3 stars3.83%
- 2 stars0.60%
- 1 star0.46%
TOP REVIEWS FROM INFORMATION SECURITY: CONTEXT AND INTRODUCTION
by UPDec 9, 2021
This is my first time in coursera , and the lesson is quite interesting. I want to use this medium to thank my instructors that made this lesson so easy for me.
by HADec 20, 2021
A very detailed basic Introduction and Context of Information Security course, helps me to get knowledge about certain day to day terminologies used in Information Technology and Security
by VWAug 16, 2021
My first exploration in the digital security world, was challenging but the course is structured properly for me to get the concept and basic understanding .
by MBMay 12, 2020
Thank you to all the instructors, this course has been amazing form someone like me who has switched to Information security from a Service Desk/End User support role.
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