University of Colorado System
Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

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University of Colorado System

Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

Greg Williams

Instructor: Greg Williams

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 11 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(451 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 11 hours
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

Welcome! This week we'll explore firewalls as they are usually the first line of defense against a threat or attack.

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5 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module will cover intrusion detection and prevention, which is one of the most essential concepts in looking at how threats and attacks are detected and mitigated.

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3 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module covers intrusion detection and prevention tools used for both networks and systems. There will be demos of the tools so that you can understand how they might protect your network or systems better.

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4 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module will focus on attacks and how detection and response makes the world of difference when responding to an attack.

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4 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module is the course project. You will review data breaches and understand how they were detected and mitigated.

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1 video1 peer review

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Greg Williams
University of Colorado System
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