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: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Network Protocols, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Desktop Support, Hardware Architecture, TCP/IP, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, USB, Networking Hardware

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Computer Networking, File Systems

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Network Routing, Network Security, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Protocols, Intranet

  • Status: New

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Google Cloud Platform, Security Requirements Analysis, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Threat Detection, Network Analysis

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtualization

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Network Routing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Security, Network Administration, Security Controls, User Accounts, System Configuration, Network Monitoring, Web Servers

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Regulatory Compliance, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Generative AI, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Authentications, Network Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Security, Scenario Testing, Threat Detection, Multi-Factor Authentication

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Technical Support and Services, System Support, Computer Hardware, Help Desk Support, Mobile Security, Microsoft Windows, Networking Hardware, Technical Support, Mac OS, Linux, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Apple Hardware proficiency

  • Status: Free Trial

    Johns Hopkins University

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, Fraud detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Malware Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Feature Engineering, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Email Security, System Design and Implementation, Network Security, Jupyter, Authentications, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software

  • Status: New

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Network Administration, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Public Cloud

  • Status: New
    Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Load Balancing, Containerization

  • Status: Free Trial
    Status: AI skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

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