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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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    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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    Jun 4, 2023

    Mr Amoroso is an excellent teacher. He teaches in a way that is more natural. Thank you so much for the course.

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    May 21, 2020

    Very nice lecture with tricky questions, pushing you to learn more in order to get the answers right! Loved it.

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    Nov 13, 2021

    Excelente introducción del tema, indispensable en la comprensión y mejoramiento de la ciberseguridad. Gracias!

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    Jan 30, 2023

    Really good and enjoyable course, I personally liked and became interested in the direction of cyber security

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    Jun 20, 2020

    A great way to learn something different beside ur field and the way they taught and helped is just amazing.

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    Apr 26, 2018

    Energetic, passionate professor. Concise yet informative lectures. Also contains interesting guest lectures.

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    Apr 10, 2019

    I really loved this course as this helps pursue my passion and learn more about forensics investigations

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    Jan 9, 2020

    I loved the way I received the class, the materials... I could learn a lot about cyber security's world

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    Sep 29, 2021

    I am impressed and i do appreciate your support and looking forward to getting this support for next.

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    Jun 6, 2021

    The course is exceptionally good. I will recommend it for everyone who is interested in Cyber Security

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    Sep 2, 2022

    Very impressive, and thorough. This course seemed to cover all the basics for an new security admin.

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    Dec 14, 2020

    It was good experience with this course and the way the lecturer teaches is also good thank you NYU

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    Apr 29, 2020

    nice course for beginners ed is awesome and the videos are really interesting i'm ready for more

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    Nov 23, 2018

    Even though this was a theory only course I didn't get bored. The course content is pretty useful.

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    Sep 29, 2020

    The content was so easy to understand and described in a cozy manner. Hope to catch more courses.

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    Sep 1, 2021

    El profesor explica excelentemente y te hace comprender conceptos complejos con ejemplos simples

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    Jan 20, 2021

    Overall great learning experience on the in-depth concepts related to Cybersecurity professional

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    Nov 25, 2020

    Fantastic start on Cyber Security. Faculty is very Knowledgeable and Experienced.

    Well presented.

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    Nov 30, 2018

    Thank's a lot for making this course and series. Dr. Edward Amoroso is now my favorite lecturer.

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    May 29, 2020

    An amazing course which gave me a clear understanding of the concepts related to cybersecurity!

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    Apr 2, 2020

    Great course! Loved the videos, especially the interviews as well as the TED discussion videos.

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    May 21, 2023

    Wow. An excellent opportunity to learn awesome stuff in cybersecurity online through this site

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    Oct 3, 2021

    Learned a new thing that would be helpful in life and it is something different from my major

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    May 9, 2020

    The course was really good giving a foundational insights into cyber attacks and cybersecurity

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    Jul 3, 2019

    An exceptionally amazing introductory course for everyone who want to get into cyber security.

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