New York University

Introduction to Cyber Attacks

New York University

Introduction to Cyber Attacks

Dr. Edward G. Amoroso

Instructor: Dr. Edward G. Amoroso

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

2,944 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
93%
Most learners liked this course

Skills you'll gain

  • Category: Cryptography
  • Category: Cyber Attacks
  • Category: Data Integrity
  • Category: Exploitation techniques
  • Category: Information Systems Security
  • Category: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
  • Category: Cyber Risk
  • Category: Computer Security
  • Category: Threat Management
  • Category: Cyber Security Assessment
  • Category: Security Engineering
  • Category: Cybersecurity
  • Category: Network Security
  • Category: Risk Management Framework
  • Category: Threat Modeling

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8 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization
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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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