Introduction to Cybersecurity | NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Online

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Format: Specialization – 4 months


Summary

Introduction to Cyber Security was designed to help learners develop a deeper understanding of modern information and system protection technology and methods. The learning outcome is simple: We hope learners will develop a lifelong passion and appreciation for cyber security, which we are certain will help in future endeavors. Students, developers, managers, engineers, and even private citizens will benefit from this learning experience. Special customized interviews with industry partners were included to help connect the cyber security concepts to live business experiences.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Summarize the main purpose of cyber security as a discipline
  • Summarize the basics of identification and authentication in cyber security
  • Explain the pros and cons of security through obscurity
  • Develop a lifelong learning plan for potential careers in cyber security

Who Should Attend

Students, developers, managers, engineers, and even private citizens interested in Cyber Security will benefit from this learning experience.

Course Outline

  • Course 1: Introduction to Cyber Attacks
  • Course 2: Cyber Attack Countermeasures
  • Course 3: Real-time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation
  • Course 4: Enterprise and Infrastructure Security

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