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About the Course

This course is intended to provide a general introduction to key concepts in cyber security. It is aimed at anyone with a good general knowledge of information and communications technology. The nature, scope and importance of cyber security are explained, and key concepts are justified and explored. This includes examining the types of threat that cyber security must address, as well as the range of mechanisms, both technological and procedural, that can be deployed. The role of cryptography in providing security is explored, including how algorithms and keys play their part in enabling cyber security. The key supporting function played by key management is identified, including why the use of cryptographic functions depends on it. The need for security management in an organisation is explained, and its main elements are introduced - including the key role played by risk management. The importance of standardised approaches to security management is explained, as is the notion of compliance....

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CO

Jul 30, 2022

Professor Chris Mitchell made the course easy to understand, and was very interactive with the pause the video.Thank you Chris Mitchell. Thank you Coursera. Thank you University of London.

CL

Oct 30, 2023

This is an excellent course in cyber security ! The concepts and ideas are very well presented by Professor Chris Mitchell. I learnt a lot from him. Thank you !

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By Annie

May 8, 2025

I found the "Cyber Security Fundamentals" course from the University of London to be enjoyable, largely due to the instructor's exceptionally effective teaching. His deliberate speaking pace, clear and concise communication, and helpful vocal inflections were particularly beneficial for learners with hearing impairments. The lessons were thoughtfully structured into short, focused segments, which greatly improved concentration. Furthermore, he adeptly avoided unnecessary jargon, making complex topics accessible to those without a technical background. I also appreciated that the quizzes and assignments focused on our understanding of the material rather than simple memorization. I also genuinely enjoyed the core content of the "Cyber Security Fundamentals" course itself. However, a significant drawback was the inaccessibility of the reading materials for visually impaired students. These materials were not provided in a PDF format, nor were they written in layman's terms. Additionally, the downloadable transcripts were not properly formatted as PDFs, requiring extra effort to create the PDFs to follow along. While the instructor's teaching was outstanding, these accessibility issues with the reading materials and transcripts need to be addressed to ensure a more inclusive learning environment. I would rate this course 4 out of 5 stars, hoping these accessibility issues are addressed in the future.

By Vijet A

Nov 11, 2022

A well-designed course for an overview of security protocols.

By Satheesh V

Jul 7, 2023

Very good information on Cyber Security Fundamentals

By Rishu R J

Jul 17, 2022

Very Nice Explanation and briefing about the course

By Nozima A

Jun 28, 2025

great

By Mallika R

Jan 10, 2024

You have to change my name in certificate

By Charles S

Jul 23, 2023

Informative but poorly executed design of a course. Just one talking head the entire time reading a script in the same tone.

By Klaus B

Jun 5, 2024

No introduction of speaker. No additional visual material available.

By Arya D

Dec 14, 2023

Bad

By Mrunali P

Feb 9, 2025

certificate not provided