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    • Status: Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Trust and Security with Google Cloud - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Encryption, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Detection, Infrastructure Security, Public Cloud, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, Data Centers, Compliance Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Erstelle Organisationsvorlagen in Trello

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Organizational Skills, Collaborative Software, Time Management, User Accounts

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Getting Started with Cloud Foundry

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Foundry, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Cloud-Native Computing, Service Management, Cloud Security, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Containerization, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Как создать рекламную кампанию в Twitter

      Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Budget Management, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      디지털 민주주의의 명암

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Application Security, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Safety and Security, Human Factors, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Recommender Systems: An Applied Approach using Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Data Processing, AI Personalization, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Visualization Software, System Design and Implementation, Matplotlib

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer du contenu e-learning pour vos étudiants avec Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Configurer des cartes-cadeaux numériques pour votre entreprise sur Facebook

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Product Promotion, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Assets, E-Commerce

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Edureka

      AWS Core Services

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon S3, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Public Cloud, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Storage, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Network Architecture, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Einführung in Marketing für soziale Medien mit Visme

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Budgets, Social Media, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Brand Awareness, Branding

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      Google Cloud

      Cloud NGFW: Migrate VPC Firewall Rules that use Network Tags

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Network Security, Network Administration, Firewall, Data Migration

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
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      KodeKloud

      Chaos Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon CloudWatch, Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, Systems Engineering, System Monitoring, Serverless Computing, Scalability, Application Performance Management, Performance Testing, Scenario Testing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Trust and Security with Google Cloud - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Erstelle Organisationsvorlagen in Trello: Coursera Project Network
    • Getting Started with Cloud Foundry: Board Infinity
    • Как создать рекламную кампанию в Twitter: Coursera Project Network
    • 디지털 민주주의의 명암: University of Michigan
    • Recommender Systems: An Applied Approach using Deep Learning: Packt
    • Créer du contenu e-learning pour vos étudiants avec Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Configurer des cartes-cadeaux numériques pour votre entreprise sur Facebook: Coursera Project Network
    • AWS Core Services: Edureka
    • Einführung in Marketing für soziale Medien mit Visme: Coursera Project Network

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

    Cybersecurity (33)
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    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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