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      Macquarie University

      AI for Cyber Security

      Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Detection, Applied Machine Learning, Malware Protection, Network Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Configuring Networks via gcloud

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Administration, Command-Line Interface, General Networking, Network Security

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Application Integration and Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Data Pipelines, Network Security, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Hardening, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Modeling, Network Protocols, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Firewall, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Encryption, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Security Engineering and Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Hardening, Security Engineering, Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Cryptography, Encryption, Mobile Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Cloud Next Generation Firewall

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, Cloud Management, Network Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      A Tour of Cloud Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Security, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Software-Defined Networking, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, General Networking, Service Level, Network Protocols

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Create a Custom Network and Apply Firewall Rules

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, General Networking, Network Administration, System Configuration

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Security Fundamentals & Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Network Administration, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Information Systems Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JSON, Authentications, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Automation, Configuration Management, Application Programming Interface (API)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Cloud Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      AWS: Security and Key Management

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Network Security, Threat Detection, Amazon S3, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Vulnerability Management, Firewall, Key Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Multi-Factor Authentication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cloud Architecture and Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Capacity Management, Application Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Hardening, Scalability, Emerging Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • AI for Cyber Security: Macquarie University
    • Configuring Networks via gcloud: Google Cloud
    • AWS: Application Integration and Networking: Whizlabs
    • Network Security, Troubleshooting, & Certification Prep: Packt
    • Security Engineering and Cryptography: Packt
    • Introduction to Cloud Next Generation Firewall: Google Cloud
    • A Tour of Cloud Networking: Google Cloud
    • Create a Custom Network and Apply Firewall Rules: Google Cloud
    • Security Fundamentals & Network Automation: Packt
    • Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response: Johns Hopkins University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Computer Security

    Coursera’s computer security courses teach critical skills needed to protect information and systems:

    • Fundamental principles of cybersecurity, including how to identify vulnerabilities
    • Techniques for securing networks, systems, and data from cyber threats
    • Best practices for implementing encryption and securing digital communications
    • Understanding of compliance and legal issues related to digital security
    • Incident response and how to manage breaches effectively
    • Use of cutting-edge tools for threat detection and cybersecurity forensics ‎

    No prior experience is required to get started with entry-level computer security courses on Coursera:

    • Beginners can start with introductory courses that provide a broad overview of cybersecurity concepts.
    • Those with some knowledge can choose courses that address more specific areas such as network security or ethical hacking.
    • Advanced courses are available for professionals seeking to specialize in areas like cybersecurity management or advanced forensics.‎

    Coursera offers various credentials to enhance your professional profile in computer security:

    • Professional certificates that help you develop foundational and advanced cybersecurity skills.
    • Specialized course certificates that focus on niche areas within computer security.
    • Credentials offered in conjunction with leading cybersecurity organizations and universities.

    These credentials are intended to help professionals demonstrate their qualifications and readiness to address cybersecurity challenges.‎

    Skills gained from Coursera’s computer security courses can lead to several career opportunities:

    • Cybersecurity Analyst, assessing security measures and responding to incidents
    • Information Security Manager, overseeing and securing organizational data
    • Network Security Engineer, designing and implementing secure network solutions
    • Forensic Computer Analyst, investigating cybercrimes and analyzing breaches
    • Security Consultant, providing expert advice on protecting against cyber threats ‎
    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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