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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Computer Networks and Network Security by IBM

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    About the Course

    The US Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 32% growth in information security analyst jobs until 2032. These analysts are in demand as part
    of the team that keeps networks secure.    This course provides practical hands-on computer networking and network security experience that
    employers want. Through innovative hands-on labs, you'll learn how to secure a small home office network (SOHO), install and configure DHCP,
    and filter DNS. You’ll also get real-world practice installing and using an open-source Extended Detection and Response (XDR) system.   
    Additionally, you’ll build valuable supporting knowledge of ports, protocols, and IP addresses, including IPv6 and network routi...
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    MG

    Apr 24, 2020

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    Very solid course. Quick overview about almost everything you need to know at the beginning. A lot of useful links with additional material to study. Thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge, indeed!

    KH

    Oct 30, 2021

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    ​very good ..network part is little puzzle..very good course for network security and database vulnerabitities.This course gonna give you the confident you need as cyber security analyst.km hasan

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    Jun 8, 2022

    Such a wonderful course and the content is updated and compact and simple to understand

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    Jan 12, 2021

    More practical examples are needed. I like the introduction to New generation Firewalls

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    Sep 3, 2021

    very good course with high quality content especially the database vlnerability part .

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    Oct 15, 2022

    This was a fun course. I have learned many hot topics in networking very thoroughly.

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    Oct 30, 2024

    It was helpful to add insight for me to learn network science and computer security

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    Jul 24, 2020

    Through this course I got Soo many information thank you for providing this course.

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    May 8, 2020

    Best for begineers. One will have a good knowledge of SQL after watching the videos

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    Oct 30, 2022

    Very good knowledge and I have learnt somethings I may have forgotten years ago

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    Oct 25, 2022

    Very Helpful and easy to understand with having sound knowledge about all topics

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    Sep 26, 2020

    It's very nice to learn.it is easy and clear to learn about the specific course.

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    Aug 7, 2021

    Thank you IBM for making such informative courses looking forward to learn more

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    Jun 9, 2020

    Good, thanks very much for informatioan tools ibm for knowledge and learning.:)

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    By Lamar O

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    Mar 3, 2021

    great introduction to the tools needed in a professional cybersecurity career

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    By P C

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    Oct 19, 2020

    this is a good course to learn network security & database vulnerabilities :)

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    Sep 9, 2020

    many useful and helpful insights and keytakeaways to learn :). not so boring.

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    Feb 24, 2023

    It's quite a useful course for my cybersecurity journey. I've learned a lot!

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    Sep 11, 2022

    That is very informative course regarding Network Security and Pentesting.

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    Feb 19, 2021

    Excellent course. Material was thorough and well presented in every module.

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    Jan 12, 2023

    many thanks to everybody involved in setting up and publishing thie course

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    Jan 16, 2022

    The Guardium section of it and the Injections section of it are excellent.

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    Dec 19, 2021

    Hands-on practical course and awesome content that meets its requirements.

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    Nov 5, 2021

    The Excellent Instructors made it easier to understand and follow through.

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    Jun 1, 2020

    its a good start to understand the network security and DB vulnerabilities

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    Apr 14, 2021

    Always uplifting, model, world-class sturdy platform! Thank you coursera.

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    Apr 21, 2020

    Very informational, perfect for a beginner to network security. Loved it!

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