Overview
This Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado System in intended for IT professionals, computer programmers, managers, IT security professionals who like to move up ladder, who are seeking to develop network system security skills.
Through four courses, we will cover the Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems, Develop Secure Programs with Basic Cryptography and Crypto API, Hacking and Patching Web Applications, Perform Penetration Testing, and Secure Networked Systems with Firewall and IDS, which will prepare you to perform tasks as Cyber Security Engineer, IT Security Analyst, and Cyber Security Analyst.
The learning outcomes of this specialization include:
- you should be able to create public/private keys, certificate requests, install/sign/verify them for web server and client authentication, secure emails, and code signing.
- you should be able to write secure web apps with Crypto API to implement the confidentiality, integrity, and availability basic security services.
- you should be able to hack web applications with vulnerabilities and patch them.
- you should be able to apply penetration testing tool to exploit vulnerable systems.
- you should be able to crack passwords given the hashes in password file using AWS P2 GPU.
- you should be able to configure firewall and IDS for secure network systems
- you should be able to specify effective security policies and implement efficient enforcement procedures by applying security design principles for securing network systems.
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Courses included:
- Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems
- Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API
- Hacking and Patching
- Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 10 hrs/week
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Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Cyber Security View 603 other Short Courses in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Intermediate Level
- Some related experience required.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.