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    Learn network security principles for protecting digital networks. Understand threats, vulnerabilities, and security measures.

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      Packt

      Beginning Security

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Google Workspace Administration - Français

      Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, User Accounts, Google Workspace, Systems Administration, Cloud Management, Identity and Access Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Docker - Data Persistence and Orchestration

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Web Applications, Containerization, Development Environment, Devops Tools, CI/CD, YAML, Service Management, Data Storage, Network Planning And Design, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Program Evaluation, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Media and Communications, Emergency Response

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, User Interface (UI), Application Programming Interface (API), Real Time Data, Data Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Dönüştürücü Modelleri ve BERT Modeli

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Encoder-Decoder Architecture - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Contract Management, Business Reporting, Systems Integration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Management, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Business Process Automation, Configuration Management, Automation, Compliance Management, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Serverless Computing, Data Pipelines, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Data Processing, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Cloud Engineering, Data Transformation, Containerization, Application Frameworks, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Terraform - Variables, Modules, & State Management

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Terraform, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Data Validation, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Configuration Management, Testability, GitHub, Maintainability, Data Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Network Engineers - 简体中文

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Planning And Design, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Engineering, Network Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Analytics, Serverless Computing, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Beginning Security: Packt
    • Introduction to Google Workspace Administration - Français: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Docker - Data Persistence and Orchestration: Packt
    • Public Health Principles: Systems and Strategies : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island: Packt
    • Dönüştürücü Modelleri ve BERT Modeli: Google Cloud
    • Encoder-Decoder Architecture - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Salesforce CLM & CPQ: Streamlining Contract Operations: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Serverless Data Processing with Dataflow: Foundations - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Advanced Terraform - Variables, Modules, & State Management: Packt

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

    Cybersecurity (33)
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    Network Security (16)
    Linux (12)
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    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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