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Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

Learn to identify and understand modern cyber threats and attack methods.Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

Learn to identify and understand modern cyber threats and attack methods.Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Cybersecurity for Business Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

This course includes

11 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

What you'll learn

  • Identify common cyber attack vectors and methods

  • Understand social engineering and phishing tactics

  • Analyze network and system-based attacks

  • Evaluate cloud security vulnerabilities

  • Assess data breach impacts and detection methods

Skills you'll gain

Cyber Threats
Social Engineering
Network Security
Cloud Security
Data Breaches
Attack Vectors
Phishing
DDoS Attacks
Vulnerability Assessment
System Security

This course includes:

3 Hours PreRecorded video

8 assignments

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 5 modules in this course

This comprehensive course explores modern cyber threats and attack vectors targeting businesses and systems. Students learn about various attack methods including social engineering, network-based attacks, cloud security vulnerabilities, and system exploits. The curriculum covers real-world data breaches, common vulnerabilities, and attack patterns. Through practical examples and case studies, learners develop skills to identify and understand cyber threats in today's digital landscape.

THREATS AND ATTACK VECTORS IN COMPUTER SECURITY

Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete

Network and system based attacks

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

Cloud Security

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

Common Vulnerabilities

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

Data Breaches

Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Instructor

Greg Williams
Greg Williams

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98 Reviews

1,54,593 Students

18 Courses

Expert in Cybersecurity and Information Technology Leadership

Greg Williams serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, bringing extensive practical experience in cybersecurity and IT operations to his teaching role. While maintaining his academic position, he serves as Director of Operations in the Office of Information Technology, where he oversees critical network infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT operations for the university. His background includes significant experience as the university's Information Security Officer and HIPAA Security Officer, giving him unique insights into healthcare data security and compliance. With over five years of teaching experience focused on cybersecurity, he combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in his courses. His dual role as both educator and IT director allows him to bring current industry practices and challenges directly into the classroom, providing students with practical, relevant knowledge in cybersecurity and information technology management. His expertise spans network security, infrastructure management, and telecommunications, making him a valuable resource for both academic and operational aspects of IT security

Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

This course includes

11 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Beginner Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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657 ratings

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