This course introduces the basics of cyber defense starting with foundational models such as Bell-LaPadula and information flow frameworks. These underlying policy enforcements mechanisms help introduce basic functional protections, starting with authentication methods. Learners will be introduced to a series of different authentication solutions and protocols, including RSA SecureID and Kerberos, in the context of a canonical schema. The basics of cryptography are also introduced with attention to conventional block ciphers as well as public key cryptography. Important cryptographic techniques such as cipher block chaining and triple-DES are explained. Modern certification authority-based cryptographic support is also discussed and shown to provide basis for secure e-commerce using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) schemes.
PT
Instructor makes it easy to understand and keeps it interesting. Especially enjoy the talks and due credits to the unsung hero's of the early cyber security scene.
ZB
This course as improved my knowledge in cybersecurity. I wonderfully presented course that I really enjoyed doing.
NG
I like how Dr. Amoroso made some complicated concept sounds easy. I also love when he told us about the history of cyber security in this course.
AS
Would like to see more current videos (within last 5 years!) though I do appreciate that the information shared is still relevant.
ES
The course is called Cyber Attacks Countermeasures, but really only focuses on Authentication and Encryption. Great class on those topics for someone new to cyber security!
AC
Fantastic job by Dr. Amoroso as always. SImple, lucid and succinct explanation of complex subject matter with a personal touch.
YD
This course is exactly what I was looking for. Dr. Edward is absolutely phenomenal at explaining every single point with great detail and his unique style of teaching makes him one of a kind!
VI
Really great content and love the way Dr. Edward Amoroso explains all the concepts! Makes it fun and interesting! Love the history references also!
SM
I got a lot of information and knowledge from these courses so far, and I love Dr Amoroso's engaging teaching style, thank you!
EB
Great course , terms are very well explained by Prof.Ed Amoroso especially public key cryptography.Thank you sir
TK
This is an excellent course with enough historical context for those who are not familiar with cybersecurity and good videos and current developments in the field.
MB
Great introduction to some common mechanisms, such as cryptography, which can be used to thwart cyber attacks.
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Fantastic Experience i have with Dr.Ed..
The Only issue that i faced is the volume of videos... volume is too low when i switch on my study room fan... Kindly work on this.
I would describe this course as a broad stroked introduction to not just cryptography but how it actually fits into the modern world. Concepts covered are technical by nature but the delivery method is very conversational. Professor Amoroso is a fun lecturer. He creates a sense of there being a cybersecurity community and is very encouraging. I will definitely check out the next two courses in this series. Overall I think the series is helpful in expanding opportunities in my career to security related roles.
The videos are very clear in explaining the module content, but the follow-up reading could be difficult to understand, especially for someone who would be completely new to computer networks. Also, many of the links to papers and videos don't work anymore. Sometimes other classmates would help provide working links in the class discussion forums, but most of the time we just can't find the required reading material.
Really good content especially in explaining public key cryptography. Not sure why there is peer review for the final (it's a short multiple choice quiz), but it worked out ok since I finished early.
Thank's a lot for making this course and series. Dr. Edward Amoroso is now my favorite lecturer.
Entertaining lecturer, but stays on the surface. There is a pointless peer-reviews multiple choice quiz at the end that could easily have been automated and leaves one wondering whether its only purpose is to prevent students from finishing this relatively easy course early and paying less.
El curso es excelente, pero dependo de que un compañero me corrija el proyecto para que me otorgue el certificado, cosa que veo casi imposible teniendo en cuenta que corregí proyectos de Marzo 2021... en fin.
Peer reviewing assignments is absolutely atrocious.
It is a great overall course and start to getting into information regarding the field of Cyber Security. Where I would recommend improvements are to the quiz sections. Knowing why you got something wrong can be just as helpful as why you got something right. Just having an incorrect mark on a choice made it harder to learn why that answer was wrong, or for some of the questions why it was the least correct.
Edward Amoroso and his team have put together a great class. His enthusiasm is contagious, his experience and those of his guest speakers runs deep, and his ability to explain complex concepts is refreshingly clear. This is probably the best series of courses I've taken at Coursera (and I've taken dozens). I'm looking forward to taking the next two of Amoroso's courses in this series. Thank you!
good, well balanced course, covering theoretical models, key concepts such as authentication, RSA etc.
for me the value of the whole course is how from small pieces and individual approaches and solutions, Ed Amoroso turns to a global view and analysis on Cyber Attacks and how to make these more difficult to happen.
Well done course1 Perhaps a little bit too much of historical focus and too less on current technology or assignments that help to develop practical skills. But everything is very well done, lectures are very nicely to follow.
This course is exactly what I was looking for. Dr. Edward is absolutely phenomenal at explaining every single point with great detail and his unique style of teaching makes him one of a kind!
The course is called Cyber Attacks Countermeasures, but really only focuses on Authentication and Encryption. Great class on those topics for someone new to cyber security!
I like how Dr. Amoroso made some complicated concept sounds easy. I also love when he told us about the history of cyber security in this course.
Awesome course. Easy to understand and provides lots of useful reference materials.
Excellent intro - great explanations and additional readings!
Excellent professor and interesting course!!!
Very good! learn a lot about cryptography.
Great Instruction. Good videos