Introduction to Cyber Attacks

New York University
via Coursera
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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.

Instructor(s)

Dr. Edward G. Amoroso
New York University
via Coursera
Free (audit)
English
Paid Certificate Available
Approx. 19 hours to complete
Self paced
Beginner Level
Subtitles: Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish