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      Coursera Project Network

      Как таргетировать группу пользователей в Twitter?

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising, Global Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI, Cloud Management, Data Ethics, Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Cloud Security, Scalability, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, CI/CD, Performance Tuning, Anomaly Detection

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Choisissez une publication basée sur l'engagement avec Facebook pour les entreprises

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Target Audience, Drive Engagement, Customer Engagement

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Product Marketers: Data-Driven Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Marketing Strategies, Product Marketing, Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, Target Audience, Google Ads, Predictive Analytics, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Deep Dive into Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Transaction Processing, Authentications, Public Key Infrastructure, Information Privacy, Data Security, Emerging Technologies, Algorithms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IIT Roorkee

      Foundations of Advanced Wireless Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Telecommunications, Capacity Management, Network Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Network Performance Management, Algorithms, System Design and Implementation, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Running a MongoDB Database in Kubernetes with StatefulSets

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, MongoDB, Docker (Software), Containerization, Scalability, Cloud Platforms, NoSQL, Google Cloud Platform

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Security Management, Compliance Management, Business Risk Management, Security Strategy, Risk Appetite, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Cyber Governance, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Penetration Testing, Compliance Auditing, Security Controls, Cyber Risk, Vendor Management, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Assessments

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS

      Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Restful API, Microservices, Redis, Authentications, PostgreSQL, OAuth, .NET Framework, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Scalability, Software Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, C# (Programming Language), Middleware, Data Migration, Systems Architecture, Maintainability

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced RNN Concepts and Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, Data Analysis

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Using NAT for Apigee X Backend Services

      Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Proxy Servers, Network Support

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Implementing Security in Dataplex

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Data Lakes, Cloud Storage, Data Security, Data Access, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Как таргетировать группу пользователей в Twitter? : Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Azure: AI-Powered Cloud Optimization Strategies: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Choisissez une publication basée sur l'engagement avec Facebook pour les entreprises: Coursera Project Network
    • GenAI for Product Marketers: Data-Driven Campaigns: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Deep Dive into Cryptography: Board Infinity
    • Foundations of Advanced Wireless Communication: IIT Roorkee
    • Running a MongoDB Database in Kubernetes with StatefulSets: Google Cloud
    • Security Governance, Compliance & Risk Management: Packt
    • .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS: Packt
    • Advanced RNN Concepts and Projects: Packt

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

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    Linux (12)
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    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
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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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