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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors online course is developed by the University of Colorado and is offered by the online course provider Coursera. The course is a part of the Cybersecurity for business specialization which the candidate can finish in approximately twelve hours. The course educator for the Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors online programme is Greg Williams who is a lecturer in the department of computer science.

The Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors certification by Coursera helps the students in developing awareness of the potential threats to the security of the computer systems. It is common for hackers to get access to our data systems hence is it necessary to keep our business and data systems secure. The Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors online training which includes innovative lectures, videos, readings and quizzes which deal with the concepts of cybersecurity, network and system hacks, cloud security and data breaches will provide insights on how to stay alert and keep our systems away from threats.

The Highlights

Online programme
Approx. 11 hours to complete the course
Flexible deadlines
Introductory level course
Shareable certificate
Financial Aid
Subtitles in 9 languages

Programme Offerings

Lectures
videos
Readings
quizzes
Practice Exercises
Self-Paced Learning Choice
Graded Assignments
peer feedback
Graded Programming Assignments
Certificate

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

The Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors certification fee is offered for a free trial for seven days and the candidates can continue the course by paying for access to the graded assignments, feedback, tests and Certificate.

Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors fee structure

Course Name	Fees
Certificate mode, 1 month	₹4,023
Certificate mode, 3 months	₹8,046
Certificate mode, 6 months	₹12,069

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate qualifying details

The Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors certificate is issued by Coursera after the candidate completes the course assessments and completes the payment for the certificate which can be shared online as a reference to the skillset.

What you will learn

Knowledge of cloud computingKnowledge of Cyber SecurityKnowledge of Hacking conceptsKnowledge of IT industry

The candidates by the end of the Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors online certification course will develop their knowledge on cybersecurity attacks and principles. It assists the students in learning about the user-based attacks of computer systems by hackers. It helps them handle data breaches and data compromise by understanding the concepts of hacking and implementing better security for the computer systems to protect the business. It aids in the comprehension of the aspects of cloud computing and the knowledge of cloud security techniques.

Who it is for

The Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors online certification programme is developed for individuals who are intrigued and interested in learning about the strategies and techniques involved in computer security systems. The course helps the senior business leaders like the senior management executives and the middle management executives to know and tackle the threats and focus on the improvement of business processes. It helps the technicians, computer systems administrators, and data administrators to protect the data systems of the company or website and analyse the potential threats and vulnerabilities to avoid data breaches.

Admission Details

The admission to the Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors course is done by the following steps,

Step 1: Go to the official Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors course page on the Coursera website using this link, https://www.coursera.org/learn/cyber-threats-attack-vectors.

Step 2: Select the ‘Enroll for free’ button on the course page.

Step 3: Choose between the ‘7-day free trial’ or ‘audit course’ option.

Step 4: Follow the instructions and complete the enrollment process.

Application Details

The students are required to fill in their email address and password while signing in to the course and are provided with the option of logging in using their valid Google or Facebook ID.

The Syllabus

Videos

Introduction
About the Instructor
Phishing
Social Engineering
Authentication based attacks

Readings

About this course
Digital Identity - Required Reading
Lecture Slides

Practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Week
Week 1 - User-based attack

Videos

Network-based attacks
Denial of Service attacks
Wireless based attacks

Readings

Viruses and Worms
DDoS Attacks
Mobile Based Attacks
Lecture Slides

Practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Week 2
Week 2 - Network and system-based attacks

Videos

What is "The Cloud"?
Why do we need to be concerned with “The Cloud”
SaaS
Database Security

Readings

Real Cloud Based Attacks
Cloud Security Alliance
Lecture Slides

Practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Week 3
Week 3: Cloud Security

Videos

Misconfiguration
Operating Systems
Software: Buffer Overflows
Software: Web-Based Applications

Readings

Software: Injection
Shadow Brokers
Lecture Slides

Practice exercises

Practice Quiz - Week 4
Week 4: Common Vulnerabilities

Video

Discovering Data Breaches

Instructors

CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which university offers the Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors course on the online educational platform Coursera?

The Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors online course is developed and offered by the University of Colorado for five weeks.

2: Can we learn the Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors online certification course on our own?

Yes, The course can be learnt by you at your own pace.

3: What is the requirement to join the Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors online programme?

There is no prerequisite necessary for the online programme, the candidate has to register for the course and make the required payment or can use the audit mode to join the course.

4: What are the benefits available when you purchase the course?

The candidate will get access to the graded assignments and the tests along with the shareable certificate issued by Coursera as part of Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors syllabus.

5: Does this Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors course offer financial aid to the students?

Yes, Coursera offers financial aid to students who can’t afford to pay for the course.