Computer Security

Computer Security is the protection of computer systems and networks from breaches or damage to their hardware, software or data, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. Coursera's Computer Security catalogue equips you with the knowledge and skills required to combat cyber threats. You'll learn the fundamentals of computer security, including cryptography, malware analysis, network security protocols, and risk management. You'll also delve into the legal and ethical issues surrounding computer security. Gain expertise in employing defensive strategies and tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption methods, and anti-virus software to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
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  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Application Management, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, Authentications, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Network Analysis

  • Status: Free Trial
    Status: AI skills

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Interviewing Skills, Python Programming, SQL

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Communication Systems, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Architecture, General Networking, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms

  • University of Maryland, College Park

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

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  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

  • Status: Free Trial

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Authentications, Threat Detection, User Provisioning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness

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    Macquarie University

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Cryptography, DevSecOps, Encryption, Secure Coding, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud-Native Computing, Security Controls, Application Security, Cloud Security, CI/CD, Security Awareness, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development, Software Architecture

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Authentications, Risk Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Governance, Cloud Computing, Compliance Auditing, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Network Architecture, Governance, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Mobile Security, Encryption, Risk Management

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Malware Protection, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Systems Architecture, Encryption

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