This course is part of the Cybersecurity in the Cloud Specialization

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Cybersecurity in the Cloud SpecializationUniversity of Minnesota

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This course gives learners an opportunity to explore data security in the cloud. In this course, learners will:
* Dive into the data services offered by cloud providers and compare their security features.
* Analyze a data breach and trace it back to the vulnerability that made it possible.
* Learn about database injection and aggregation attacks.
* Follow the life cycle of a data item and its relationship to privacy and integrity.
* Associate modern privacy requirements with US and European laws.

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Cybersecurity in the Cloud Specialization

Intermediate Level

Complete Cloud Security Basics, the first course in the Cloud Security specialization.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

How to analyze a data breach and trace it back to the vulnerability that made it possible.
How data security and privacy requirements arise from legal obligations and industry standards.

Skills you will gain

HIPAA basics
Compare cloud data services
Analyze a data breach
Database security basics
PCI-DSS basics

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Cybersecurity in the Cloud Specialization

Intermediate Level

Complete Cloud Security Basics, the first course in the Cloud Security specialization.

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

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Rick Smith

Lecturer

Computer Science and Engineering

12,568 Learners

4 Courses

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University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

2 hours to complete

Organizing and Protecting Data

2 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 64 min)

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

SQL and Data Breaches

3 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 21 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

What Vendors Provide

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 48 min)

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Data Privacy and the Cloud

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 44 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

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Can I take this course without completing the first course in this specialization?
Yes, you may take this course without completing the first course. However, you need to complete all four courses in the specialization to earn the specialization certificate.

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