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About the Course
This course is intended to provide a general introduction to key concepts in cyber security. It is aimed at anyone with a good general knowledge of information and communications technology. The nature, scope and importance of cyber security are explained, and key concepts are justified and explored. This includes examining the types of threat that cyber security must address, as well as the range of mechanisms, both technological and procedural, that can be deployed.
The role of cryptography in providing security is explored, including how algorithms and keys play their part in enabling cyber security. The key supporting function played by key management is identified, including why the use of cryptographic functions depends on it.
The need for security management in an organisation is explained, and its main elements are introduced - including the key role played by risk management. The importance of standardised approaches to security management is explained, as is the notion of compliance.
Top reviews
CO
Jul 29, 2022
Professor Chris Mitchell made the course easy to understand, and was very interactive with the pause the video.
Thank you Chris Mitchell. Thank you Coursera. Thank you University of London.
CL
Oct 29, 2023
This is an excellent course in cyber security ! The concepts and ideas are very well presented by Professor Chris Mitchell. I learnt a lot from him. Thank you !
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By Charles S
•Jul 23, 2023
Informative but poorly executed design of a course. Just one talking head the entire time reading a script in the same tone.
By Klaus B
•Jun 5, 2024
No introduction of speaker. No additional visual material available.
By Arya D
•Dec 14, 2023
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