Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Cyber Attacks by New York University
About the Course
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...
Top reviews
PH
Jun 27, 2020
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!
HI
Mar 3, 2020
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.
226 - 250 of 765 Reviews for Introduction to Cyber Attacks
By Bernard E
•Jul 21, 2025
This course is very enlightening and highly recommended for anybody going into cybersecurity.
By Michael M
•Mar 1, 2023
Very well structured. I really liked the presentation style and enthusiasm of the professor.
By RODRIGO M
•Jul 13, 2022
Amazin teacher with a lot of experience under hsi belt and seems to enjoy doign this classes
By Hemen P
•Nov 23, 2019
This is a good Introductory primer on Cyber Security, great sources for in depth knowledge.
By Suneela S
•Dec 28, 2020
A very good course for a beginner like me. The confusions are cleared through this course.
By Tan J F
•Sep 15, 2018
Excellent course to study! This really helped me understand more about internet security.
By oscar s i
•Oct 2, 2018
A great introduction to security world, a must for everyone who want start in this world
By Joy C
•Feb 25, 2018
This is an introductory course for someone who is a beginner to learning cyber security.
By Lucía P O
•Feb 3, 2020
I enjoyed the course and they make very easy for you to learn with talks and activities
By Martin K
•Aug 4, 2018
Very good course and learnings, very good practical references to use in daily job life
By Rafael S
•Jun 10, 2019
outstanding i learned a LOT of stuff i never knew before, good start for cybersecurity
By Kumar R
•May 7, 2018
That is really a great course towards the fundamentals of cybersecurity understanding.
By Prankur
•May 3, 2020
The course was awesome and is easy to understand just you need to remember the things
By SUMIT
•Jan 7, 2020
It is an excellent course for gaining basic knowledge in the field of cyber security.
By Jerome C
•Nov 19, 2019
Very technical but very informative. It is an honor to learn from Mr. Edward Amoroso.
By Greg K
•May 12, 2019
Great presentation of entry level material and though provoking reading assignments!
By Vaiva Z
•Dec 31, 2017
Great lecturer, lots of opportunities and resources to research the subject further.
By Roberto L
•Oct 17, 2021
Excellent content!, excellent coach and expert Mr. Amoroso!, very useful material!
By Amos T
•Aug 3, 2021
Instructor is engaging and able to frame the key points for ease of understanding.
By Matthew E
•Jul 7, 2018
Rather high level course, but still quite good. Just don't expect to go super deep
By Kiremerwa R
•Jun 5, 2019
Great course, hard but educative and the instructor is an authority in this field
By Akshay S
•Mar 30, 2019
Excellecent course from an experienced faculty with in depth analysis of concepts
By Vinay
•Oct 5, 2022
It was a fantastic course for someone just getting started with cyber security.
By manoel a
•Aug 1, 2021
liked this course because it explains and conveys very very important knowledge.
By Juan O
•Dec 12, 2020
I learn so much and appreciate the new look I have now when it comes to security