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Introduction to Cyber Security SpecializationNew York University

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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.

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Skills you will gain

Cybersecurity
Information Security (INFOSEC)
Denial-Of-Service Attack (DOS)
Risk Assessment

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization

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Approx. 19 hours to complete

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Dr. Edward G. Amoroso

Research Professor, NYU and CEO, TAG Cyber LLC

Computer Science

83,427 Learners

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New York University

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Introduction to Cyber Security

5 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 47 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

10 videos

Introduction: What You Will Learn from This Course on Cyber Security1m

Assignments and Reading2m

Hacking an Old-Fashioned Soda Machine4m

Simple Worm Program4m

Trojan Horse Login Program7m

Malicious Compiler Program8m

Typical Unix Kernel Attack6m

Explaining Interview Series58s

Welcome Lou Manousos (Part 1)5m

Welcome Lou Manousos (Part 2)4m

6 readings

Required: Smashing the Stack for Fun and Profit,” Aleph One30m

Required: “Reflections on Trusting Trust,” Ken Thompson30m

Video: DEF CON 2346m

Video: Kevin Mitnick | Talks at Google52m

Suggested: Introduction to Cyber Security (Ch. 1-2)30m

Suggested: TCP/IP Illustrated Volume 1 (2nd Ed.), (Ch. 1-2)30m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week

Week 2

6 hours to complete

Understanding Basic Security Frameworks

6 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 85 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes

17 videos

Assignments and Reading2m

Purpose of Cyber Security4m

Adversary Types7m

Vulnerability Types5m

Threat Types5m

Matching Quiz1m

Matching Quiz Solution1m

Confidentiality Threat6m

Integrity Threat6m

Availability Threat5m

Fraud Threat5m

Testing for Vultnerabilities4m

Attacks4m

Brute Force vs. Hueristic Attacks3m

Crytanalysis5m

Cryptanalyzing Caesar Cipher4m

Welcome Jose Dominguez9m

6 readings

Required: “Why Cryptosystems Fail,” Ross Anderson30m

Required: “There Be Dragons,” Steve Bellovin30m

Video: DMARC Whiteboard Session15m

Video: Defcon 2622m

Suggested: Introduction to Cyber Security, (Ch. 3 - 4)30m

Suggested: TCP/IP Illustrated Volume 1 (2nd Ed.), (Ch. 3 – 4)30m

3 practice exercises

Matching Quiz30m

Further Consideration - Fraud30m

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Examining Cyber Threats More Closely

4 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 81 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes

10 videos

Assignments and Reading3m

SQL/ Slammer Worm of 20034m

Nachi Worm of 20039m

Botnet Design12m

Botnet Arithmetic10m

Welcome Elad Yoran11m

Assets and Infrastructure8m

Calculating Risk8m

Making Security and Cost Decisions Based on Risk5m

Threat Trees and Completeness of Analysis6m

6 readings

Required: “Hackers Remotely Kill a Jeep on the Highway with Me in It,” Andy Greenberg, Wired Magazine10m

Required: “A Hacker’s Evolution: Austin’s HD Moore Grew Up with Cybersecurity Industry,” 512 Tech10m

Suggested: Introduction to Cyber Security (Ch. 5 - 6)30m

Suggested: TCP/IP Illustrated Volume 1 (2nd Edition), (Ch. 5 - 6)30m

Video: “Top Hacker Shows Us How It’s Done,” Pablos Holman, TEDx Midwest18m

Video: “All Your Devices Can be Hacked,” Avi Rubin, TED Talk17m

2 practice exercises

Further Consideration - Threat Trees30m

Module 3 Quiz30m

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Introducing Security Risk Analysis

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 61 min), 8 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Assignments and Reading3m

Mapping Assets to Threats7m

Estimating Risk for Threat-Asset Pairs5m

Example Case Study Matrix (Part 1)8m

Example Case Study Matrix (Part 2)9m

Example Case Study Matrix (Part 3)7m

Mapping Assets, Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks5m

Welcome Nasir Memon14m

8 readings

Required: “A Man-in-the-Middle Attack on UMTS,” Meyer and Wetzel10m

Required: “Are Computer Hacker Break-Ins Ethical?” Eugene Spafford10m

Video: “What’s Wrong With Your Password,” Lorrie Faith Cranor, TED Talk18m

Video: “Fighting Viruses, Defending the Net,” Mikko Hypponen, TED Talk17m

Suggested: Introduction to Cyber Security, (Ch. 7 - 8)30m

Suggested: TCP/IP Illustrated Volume 1 (2nd Ed.), (Ch. 7 – 8)30m

Project Description10m

Additional Self-Learning Opportunities10m

2 practice exercises

Module 4 Quiz30m

Final Quiz - What level of security risk do you estimate for the following threat-asset matrix entries for the ACME Software Company:30m

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About the Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization

Introduction to Cyber Security was designed to help learners develop a deeper understanding of modern information and system protection technology and methods. The learning outcome is simple: We hope learners will develop a lifelong passion and appreciation for cyber security, which we are certain will help in future endeavors. Students, developers, managers, engineers, and even private citizens will benefit from this learning experience. Special customized interviews with industry partners were included to help connect the cyber security concepts to live business experiences.

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