This course is part of the Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Specialization

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Fundamentals of Computer Network Security SpecializationUniversity of Colorado System

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In this MOOC, we will focus on learning how network systems are secured using firewalls and IDS.  This will include understanding the basic components of network security, constructing a dual-firewall DMZ, and defining security policies to implement and enforce these rules.  Building upon these lessons we will go in-depth on the popular Linux firewall.  Finally we will learn about Network IDS and Host IDS, including a deep dive into Snort.

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Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Specialization

Intermediate Level

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English

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Edward Chow

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Secure Network Defense

3 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 25 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Implement Firewall with Linux IPTable

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 24 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Intrusion Detection Systems

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 19 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SECURE NETWORKED SYSTEM WITH FIREWALL AND IDS

by HPMay 14, 2020

expected more content but still good course

should have practical Approach

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About the Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Specialization

This specialization in intended for IT professionals, computer programmers, managers, IT security professionals who like to move up ladder, who are seeking to develop network system security skills. Through four courses, we will cover the Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems, Develop Secure Programs with Basic Cryptography and Crypto API, Hacking and Patching Web Applications, Perform Penetration Testing, and Secure Networked Systems with Firewall and IDS, which will prepare you to perform tasks as Cyber Security Engineer, IT Security Analyst, and Cyber Security Analyst.

The learning outcomes of this specialization include: you should be able to create public/private keys, certificate requests, install/sign/verify them for web server and client authentication, secure emails, and code signing. you should be able to write secure web apps with Crypto API to implement the confidentiality, integrity, and availability basic security services. you should be able to hack web applications with vulnerabilities and patch them. you should be able to apply penetration testing tool to exploit vulnerable systems. you should be able to crack passwords given the hashes in password file using AWS P2 GPU. you should be able to configure firewall and IDS for secure network systems you should be able to specify effective security policies and implement efficient enforcement procedures by applying security design principles for securing network systems.

Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

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