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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Proactive Computer Security by University of Colorado System

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    About the Course

    I’ve heard this before – “I’m not sure my computer security practices are working”. I reply “Have you tested them?” This course is the fourth
    and final course in the Practical Computer Security specialization. In this course, you’ll learn how to proactively test what you have put in place
    to protect your data. In the first week you’ll be able to discuss the basics of deterrents and how to “trick” attackers into believing they’ve hit a
    goldmine of data away from your real systems. In week 2, you’ll be able to understand and discuss the steps of penetration testing
    methodology. In week 3, you will be able to understand and apply what you have learned on your own systems to test wheth...
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    Feb 19, 2019

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    This course was an excellent introduction and overview of what security professionals face. I am non-technical and had only limited difficulty with a small portion of the materials.

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    Nov 10, 2020

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    Excellent course! Of the entire specialization, this is the course I've liked the most. I like that it includes both theory and practical cases, not only for the last assigment.

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    Aug 3, 2021

    Well done, well structured, good the theoretical parts and the exercises. A platform available for you and your real tests

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    Nov 27, 2020

    buen curso, me ayudo a expandir mis conocimientos en el arrea de ciber seguridad

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    May 4, 2020

    A great learning experience for getting something about penetration testing

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    Nov 14, 2019

    This course ended with some great hands on experience using Mutilisae 2

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    Dec 23, 2020

    Excellent course. Would recommend it to those starting in security.

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    Apr 23, 2020

    Detailed and informative, I found the course to be well structured.

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    Sep 26, 2020

    Very interesting content, and allows you to go down to the pipes

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    Nov 11, 2020

    the course is support to how to develop in your computer skills

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    By Peter F D R

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    Aug 26, 2020

    Excellent course and good material to learn fast cybersecurity.

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    By Rashed M A H

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    Apr 15, 2020

    It was really good & understandable course, Thank you very much

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    Oct 23, 2019

    Excellent course! I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it!

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    By Jai V

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    Jan 14, 2020

    Practical course, which teaches you lots of skills.

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    By Gustavo C S

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    Dec 30, 2020

    Thank you! Beautiful knowledge has been learned!

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    By Liam C

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    May 20, 2020

    More helpful that courses ive done thorugh TAFE

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    By Oleksandr K

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    May 9, 2020

    Interesting course about proactive securuty

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    By muhammad y

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    Apr 15, 2018

    i get too much benifits through this

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    By Huascar L

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    Jul 6, 2018

    Excellent Course, Highly Recommended

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    Jan 18, 2024

    Good Course For New Pentesters

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    By Adewale A

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    May 13, 2020

    Good insight. Good information

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    Oct 7, 2020

    Good Course - Good teacher!!

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    Jul 16, 2021

    Excelente capacitación!!!

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    By Josphat S

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    Mar 10, 2021

    Very Impressive course

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    By Deepak K

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    Jun 28, 2020

    Excellent course !

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    Feb 13, 2022

    That was exicting

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    Sep 26, 2020

    Good Course

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