Network Security

Network Security is a set of measures designed to protect the integrity, confidentiality, and accessibility of computer networks. Coursera's Network Security catalogue teaches you the fundamentals of designing, implementing, and managing secure networks. You'll learn about the different types of intrusions, attacks, and threats to network security, and how to defend against them using firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption technologies. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of secure network architectures, VPNs, wireless network security, and the importance of network security policies. This skill is crucial for roles such as network administrators, security analysts, and cybersecurity professionals.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Administration, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Linux Commands, User Accounts, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Administration, Hardening, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Firewall, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Containerization, File Management

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption, Mobile Security

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, General Networking, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, TCP/IP, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Cloud-Based Integration, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Governance, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Security Strategy

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Computer Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Data Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Key Management, Risk Management, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Data Integrity, Distributed Computing

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Kubernetes, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Network Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Digital Assets, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Cloud Security, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Data Access, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring, Key Management, Threat Detection, IT Automation, Incident Management

  • Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Data Security, Network Security, Human Factors (Security), Personally Identifiable Information, Email Security, Wireless Networks, User Accounts

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Threat Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Security, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Security Awareness Training, Network Security, Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Natural Language Processing, Risk Management, Supply Chain

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Threat Modeling, Cryptography, Security Testing, Security Engineering, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Key Management, Encryption, Network Protocols, Regulatory Compliance, Scripting, Financial Regulation, Scalability

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Active Directory, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Azure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Microsoft Windows, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage Technologies, Network Administration, Cloud Storage, Wide Area Networks, File Management, File Systems, TCP/IP, System Configuration

  • Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Security, Google Cloud Platform, General Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Load Balancing, Scalability

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