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: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Firewall

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    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Computer Literacy, Network Security, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Cybersecurity, Problem Management, Software Architecture, Data Storage

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Information Systems Security, Threat Detection, Data Security, Network Security, Application Security, Cyber Security Strategy, DevSecOps, Malware Protection, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Encryption, Authentications

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Virtualization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure, File Systems, OSI Models, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Data Security, Linux, Encryption, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Information Technology

  • Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Engineering, Network Routing, Border Gateway Protocol, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Performance Management, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Architecture, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Infrastructure Security, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Cloud-Based Integration, System Implementation, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, FinTech, Data Sharing, Transaction Processing, Fraud detection, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Data Integrity, Emerging Technologies, Digital Assets, Authentications, Software Systems, Data Security, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, Network Security, Version Control, Network Analysis

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, IT Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Desktop Support, Network Security, Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support, Active Directory, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Customer Service, Debugging

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Information Systems Security, Linux, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Windows, Systems Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Application Security, Remote Access Systems, Software Installation, Disaster Recovery, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Technical Support, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

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