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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Cyber Attacks by New York University

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    About the Course

    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. Familiar analytic models are outlined such as the
    confidentiality/integrity/availability (CIA) security threat framework, and examples are used to illustrate how these different ty...
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    Jun 28, 2020

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    Ed is a very engaging instructor and tries to make the content applicable and understandable. I would recommend this course for anyone who is looking for an introduction to the world of cybersecurity!

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    Mar 4, 2020

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    I'm so glad I could complete this course as I look forward to continuing other courses on Cyber attacks. Its been helpful as it gave me the background knowledge as to what is needed in Cyber Security.

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    Oct 8, 2020

    Very intereresting material. I especially like Ed Amaroso's teaching style as it has kept me concentrating all the way through.

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    Apr 12, 2020

    A perfectly tailored course to build the mindset and perspective of the students aspiring to work in the field of cyber security

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    Jun 14, 2020

    Great foundational inputs of cyber security. Highly recommended course. Thank you Dr. Edward Amoroso for sharing the knowledge.

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    Mar 1, 2018

    This was a great introduction to Cyber Security. Easy to follow and very interesting. Looking forward to the follow up class!

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    Jul 1, 2023

    THIS COURSE IS HIGHLY BENEFICAL FOR THE STUDENTS HOW WANT TO UNDERSTAND CYBER SECURITY AND CYBER DEFENCE PROJECT AND MANGMENT.

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    Aug 8, 2022

    wow, this is a great course and am lucky to be among the students who took this course.

    the teaching was presided and on point.

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    By Fannya R S

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    Aug 8, 2021

    This course is very helpful for a beginner in cyber security like me. It helps me understand the concept around cybersecurity.

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    May 10, 2018

    I found the course extremely informative, although I wanted a bit more practical hacking.

    I enjoyed myself and i learnt a lot.

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    By John D

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    Dec 15, 2017

    Excellent introductory class. The lectures are the perfect length and manage to impart knowledge in an entertaining fashion.

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    Sep 17, 2021

    This professor is great! He explains the material well and in a relatable manner. Looking forward to taking the next course!

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    By David B

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    Jul 30, 2022

    Ted was absolutely amazing. Engaging, funny and very thoughtful. I reccomended this course to a bunch of friends.

    Bravo Ed!

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    By Thoufeek A

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    Aug 7, 2019

    Nice lectures by Prof.Edward Amoroso,Its not a practical about cybersecurity that needed as foundation for further studies.

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    By Matthew M

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    Sep 13, 2020

    Really good course to start off. Dr. Edward Amoroso does a wonderful job simplifying some complicated parts of the course.

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    By Jorge F

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    Dec 8, 2017

    I liked the course very much. It is interesting, well developed and the articles and videos are interesting and pertinent.

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    By Shubhangi P

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    Mar 7, 2020

    The video was very understandable and useful as well as the paper listed and other study material listed with the course.

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    By Elvina G

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    Jul 15, 2018

    I really enjoyed the course. I learned a lot of things and will definitely continue with the specialization. Thank you !

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    By Jose r

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    Mar 11, 2023

    Well explained, Easy to digest, and straight to the point. Thank you Edward Amoroso for sharing your knowleged with us.

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    Sep 4, 2020

    Gives a verry good intro about concepts , i like also how it highligh that cuber security is a risk management activity

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    By BRIAN S

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    Mar 18, 2022

    Great introduction to the world of cyber security, great teacher and with an vast understanding and time in this field

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    By Егоров А Г

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    Feb 11, 2018

    The course is very interesting and useful. Contains a lot of cool additional materials, I'll recommend you to know it)

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    Jun 23, 2020

    course was really useful. Learnt a lot of new techniques to protect my clients from various types of attacks ........

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    By Yusuf D R

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    Nov 25, 2022

    I enjoyed learning this course getting into cyber security and i look forward to furthering my career in this field.

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    By Miguel A V P

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    Nov 16, 2022

    I thank the instructors. Very well planned course with a great didactic approach. I will recommend it to my friends.

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    By Duy N

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    Aug 14, 2021

    I love this course so much. It helps me learn a lot of things about cyber security. Thanks a lot to teacher Edward.

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