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      Coursera Project Network

      Entdecke verschiedene Arten von Facebook Ads

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Budgets

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Operationalizing ML Models: MLOps for Scalable AI

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Containerization, Scalability, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Data Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Monitoring, Real Time Data, Version Control

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Security Engineers - 简体中文

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Deep Learning - Recurrent Neural Networks with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Tensorflow, Natural Language Processing, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Analytics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Network Security, Cloud Computing, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, Data Centers

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      A Tour of Cloud Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Software-Defined Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, General Networking, Service Level, Network Protocols

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Get started with Tweetdeck for Twitter

      Skills you'll gain: Control Panels

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle digitale Produkte in Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Design Software, Branding, Digital Publishing, Data Visualization, Creative Design, Presentations, Project Design

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Foundations of Azure Infrastructure Design

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, Azure Active Directory, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Infrastructure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Governance, System Monitoring, Security Management, Continuous Monitoring, Solution Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Avoir plus d’abonnés sur Twitter en publiant un vidéo tweet

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Live Streaming, Social Media Strategy

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Glasgow

      Machine Learning and its Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Cleansing, Feature Engineering, Data Transformation, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Google Cloud

      Securing Container Builds

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Docker (Software), CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Virtual Environment

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

    • Entdecke verschiedene Arten von Facebook Ads: Coursera Project Network
    • Operationalizing ML Models: MLOps for Scalable AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Gemini for Security Engineers - 简体中文: Google Cloud
    • Deep Learning - Recurrent Neural Networks with TensorFlow: Packt
    • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - Español: Google Cloud
    • A Tour of Cloud Networking: Google Cloud
    • Get started with Tweetdeck for Twitter : Coursera Project Network
    • Erstelle digitale Produkte in Visme : Coursera Project Network
    • Foundations of Azure Infrastructure Design: Packt
    • Avoir plus d’abonnés sur Twitter en publiant un vidéo tweet: Coursera Project Network

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Network Security

    Network security courses on Coursera offer insights and practical skills to protect digital information and maintain secure networks:

    • Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
    • Techniques for securing network infrastructure, such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
    • Skills in implementing and managing encryption technologies to safeguard data in transit and at rest.
    • Knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
    • Best practices for responding to and recovering from security breaches.
    • Application of security policies and compliance standards to ensure legal and regulatory adherence.
    • Insights into emerging security trends and technologies.‎

    Network security courses on Coursera are structured to accommodate learners at various levels:

    • Introductory courses are designed for newcomers, introducing the basics of network security without requiring previous experience.
    • Intermediate courses expand on foundational knowledge, diving deeper into specific security technologies and practices.
    • Advanced courses are intended for professionals with a solid understanding of network security, focusing on complex security solutions and strategies.‎

    Coursera provides a variety of credentials in network security:

    • Professional certificates that can help develop your skills and demonstrate your expertise in network security.
    • Specialized course certificates that help demonstrate your proficiency in particular aspects of network security, such as cybersecurity policy or digital forensics.
    • Degree programs and professional qualifications that can help prepare you for leadership roles in cybersecurity.

    These credentials are designed to enhance your professional profile and support your career advancement in the field of network security.‎

    Studying network security on Coursera can prepare you for a range of roles focused on protecting organizational assets and infrastructure:

    • Cybersecurity Analyst: Monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
    • Network Security Engineer: Design and implement secure network solutions to prevent unauthorized access and attacks.
    • Security Consultant: Advise organizations on security strategies and best practices to safeguard their information.
    • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Oversee an organization’s entire security posture, from policy development to incident response.
    • Penetration Tester: Perform authorized attacks on systems to improve their security by identifying vulnerabilities.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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