RJ
4.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2022
Very Nice Explanation and briefing about the course
Well defined fundamentals. just right kind of difficulty level and huge amount of references to investigate further if needed.
Cyber Security Fundamentals
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.
Status: Cryptography
Status: Cyber Attacks
BeginnerCourse22 hours
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WS
5.0Reviewed Apr 26, 2023
very resourceful course content thank you so much
CL
5.0Reviewed Oct 30, 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 !
DW
5.0Reviewed Sep 20, 2023
The classes are easy the test are easy and understandable. I learned a lot through University of London.
JP
5.0Reviewed Jun 20, 2022
It was very helpful to prepare for my masters in cybersecurity
CO
5.0Reviewed Jul 30, 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.
SV
4.0Reviewed Jul 7, 2023
Very good information on Cyber Security Fundamentals
VA
4.0Reviewed Nov 11, 2022
A well-designed course for an overview of security protocols.
KK
5.0Reviewed Dec 27, 2025
Must for begginers who aspire to learn cyber security and excell this domain
AM
5.0Reviewed Jul 14, 2023
Very informative .Course outline is clear and well prepared.
SD
5.0Reviewed Dec 31, 2022
Best teachers and faculty provided by university of London and i hope that this coursera is a best platform for leaning new skills.
AM
5.0Reviewed Sep 27, 2025
course is very nice and not hard and it was very fun to learn the history of the cyber world
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Tapio Hämeen-Anttila
5.0
Reviewed Aug 4, 2022Sai Krishna Durgapu
5.0
Reviewed Dec 31, 2022Best teachers and faculty provided by university of London and i hope that this coursera is a best platform for leaning new skills.
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5.0
Reviewed Jul 30, 2022this course should be everyone learn,beacuse this course helpfull to prevent yourself from the cyber attacks
Ahmed C
2.0
Reviewed Jan 9, 2023Boring, not engaging at all, no slides or anything
Chee Yan LAI
5.0
Reviewed Oct 31, 2023This 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 !
Elton Maia
5.0
Reviewed Oct 6, 2023I highly recommend this course, as it is very well taught and presents the concepts objectively. Congratulations to everyone involved.
suradech mhunesamerjai
5.0
Reviewed Nov 17, 2022Good course suitable for anyone who wants to understand basic of cyber security.
Issouf Zoungrana
4.0
Reviewed Aug 8, 2022Ce cours est plus que large et complet avec une très bonne documentation il nous fournit des informations précises dès la première approche et même lorsque nous échouons au quiz
CHINONSO CYNTHIA UGWUOZOR
2.0
Reviewed Sep 21, 2023The Instructor did not demonstrate what taught, he was just talking and talking. this makes the course boring
Brenda Petschel
5.0
Reviewed Jan 24, 2023Rewarding and engaging topic and module to read and study on. Found the lectures concise, with varying layers of reading topics and material. Gained such a deeper level of Cyber Security than I intended, bringing together various fields, I didn't have a firm grip or knowledge in. Sound style of delivery in the content and lectures. Did replay some to be certain I understood the content. Read a lot of terminology, that I didn't have awareness of before and found some reading articles quite hard to fully handle. I made such advances in how I see and now understand cyber security, networks and systems. Much, much more I wanted to learn and gain. Will be acquiring it to advance career IT knowledge in government departments or when I return abroad again.
Made me really think !
Amit Kumar Singh
5.0
Reviewed May 2, 2023The course takes a simple approach and slowly transitions into the complex themes including the regulatory part, which is often ignored. The course provided an ample insight into the evergrowing need of security and how far the regulations have come in order to counter or at least mitigate the risk of a cyberattack.
angus
5.0
Reviewed Jun 20, 2024I found the course informative, but I struggled to grasp the concepts after the midpoint. The teaching style and English used were not suitable or professional for beginners like myself, and the overwhelming amount of information made it difficult to comprehend, which was a disappointment.
Adeleke Oluwafemi Oladapo
5.0
Reviewed Dec 2, 2023This is very good course to gain fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity. The professor did a very good job to explain the modules in a very simple and concise manner. I strongly recommend this course for everyone who intends to gain insightful knowledge on IT security.
Kaizad Patel
5.0
Reviewed Jun 15, 2023I found this course very interesting and informative. For all those who are interested to know more about Cyber Security and have very limited understanding, I would recommend them this course for getting the basic understanding and also know various frameworks.
Xolani Tolom
5.0
Reviewed Sep 26, 2022I'm so grateful that I took this course, because it made me fall in love with CyberSecurity even worse. I now understand more about what goes in into cyber security, and I believe I'll be able to apply what I've learned in the real world.
Jude Willmer
5.0
Reviewed Sep 9, 2025The Cyber Security Fundamentals course from the University of London is highly recommended. It provides a wealth of valuable lessons and practical teachings that build a strong foundation in cybersecurity.
SARAJ UD DIN
5.0
Reviewed Aug 9, 2023I really appreciate it and thankful for the coursera team. I also thanks to the professor Mr. Chris Mitchell Professor Computer Science Landers who provides wonderful speech and explanation. Thank you.
Christian Otoo
5.0
Reviewed Jul 31, 2022Professor 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.
Saima Kamran Taj Pathan
5.0
Reviewed Oct 10, 2025It's a wonderful course, gave me alot of important information about cyber security and how it works in an organization.
TURKIAH NURI M ALMAGHRABI
5.0
Reviewed May 17, 2023شكرا جزيلا على المعلومات المفيدة والمهمة والمتكاملة.. مجال ممتع وجميل ويحتاج إلى الجد والجهد لتحقيق الاستفادة القصوى..