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.
Introduction to Cyber Attacks
This course is part of Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization
Taught in English
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Instructor: Dr. Edward G. Amoroso
Sponsored by Capgemini
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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 quiz
This module introduces some fundamental frameworks, models, and approaches to cyber security including the CIA model.
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17 videos6 readings3 quizzes
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 quizzes
This module introduces basic engineering and analysis methods for managing cyber security risk to valued assets.
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