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Results for "buffer overflow attack techniques and countermeasures"

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    Infosec

    C++ Superpowers and More

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Unix, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Unix Commands, Operating Systems, Data Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Firewall

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Authentications, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Human Factors (Security), Software As A Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    670 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Ball State University

    Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Application Security, Encryption, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Email Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Application Development, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Integrity

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Metasploit, Cyber Attacks, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Awareness, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Javascript, Web Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Firewall, Network Security, Wireless Networks, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Network Security, Vulnerability, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, Virtual Machines

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers

    Skills you'll gain: Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Security, Web Applications, SQL

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Mobile Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Wireless Networks, Encryption, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Modeling, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Internet Of Things

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    14 reviews

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    LearnQuest

    Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Network Security, Threat Management, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Network Protocols, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    An Introduction to Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Unix, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Network Analysis, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Web Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular buffer overflow attack techniques and countermeasures courses

  • C++ Superpowers and More: Infosec
  • Detecting and Mitigating Cyber Threats and Attacks: University of Colorado System
  • Cyber Threats and Attack Vectors: University of Colorado System
  • Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design: Ball State University
  • Web Security, Social Engineering & External Attacks: Packt
  • Intermediate Ethical Hacking Techniques: Packt
  • Exploitation and Penetration Testing with Metasploit: IBM
  • Web Hacker's Toolbox - Tools Used by Successful Hackers: Packt
  • Advanced Network Attacks, Web Hacking, and Cryptography: Packt
  • Enhancing Mac Security: Strategies for Protection: LearnQuest

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