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    Learn network security principles for protecting digital networks. Understand threats, vulnerabilities, and security measures.

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    • Status: New
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      Packt

      Hands-On Web App Pentesting

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Web Servers, Content Management Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing), Databases

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      Google Cloud

      Enabling Sensitive Data Protection Discovery for BigQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Google Cloud Platform, Personally Identifiable Information, Big Data, Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Platform Product Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Digital Transformation, Cloud Platforms, Product Management, Systems Integration, System Implementation, Business Transformation, Cost Management, Business Process, Team Oriented, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Scalability, Business Strategy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management

      Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Scalability, Coordinating, Program Management, Project Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Software As A Service, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Microservices, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Service Oriented Architecture, System Implementation

      Build toward a degree

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Comment analyser l'engagement des Tweets avec Twitter Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Utiliser LucidChart pour petites entreprises

      Skills you'll gain: Process Flow Diagrams, User Accounts, Organizational Structure, Recruitment, Data Visualization, Business Process Modeling

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud: Defining and Implementing Networks en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Identity and Access Management, Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Creating Dynamic Secrets for Google Cloud with Vault

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Accounts, Servers

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Accroître l’engagement de votre profil d’entreprise sur IG

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Drive Engagement, Performance Metric, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting Google Kubernetes Engine Production in italiano

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Application Performance Management, Authentications, Database Management Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Как увеличивать число подписчиков через твиты

      Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Brand Awareness, Growth Strategies, Regional Sales

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Hands-On Web App Pentesting: Packt
    • Enabling Sensitive Data Protection Discovery for BigQuery: Google Cloud
    • Platform Product Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Scrum Advanced - Software Development and Program Management: Packt
    • Cloud: Software as a Service - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • Comment analyser l'engagement des Tweets avec Twitter Analytics: Coursera Project Network
    • Utiliser LucidChart pour petites entreprises: Coursera Project Network
    • Networking in Google Cloud: Defining and Implementing Networks en Français: Google Cloud
    • Creating Dynamic Secrets for Google Cloud with Vault: Google Cloud
    • Accroître l’engagement de votre profil d’entreprise sur IG: Coursera Project Network

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

    Cybersecurity (33)
    Google (25)
    Google Cloud Platform (17)
    Internet (17)
    Cryptography (16)
    Network Security (16)
    Linux (12)
    Software Testing (12)
    Information Security (10)
    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
    Kubernetes (8)
    Web (8)

    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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