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Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

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.

Status: Security Testing
Status: Data Security
IntermediateSpecialization

Top reviews across Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

Reviewed Feb 4, 2026
Course: Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

Good material but some links dont work any more also the homeworks needs more detailing, some of the instructions are very ambiguous

Reviewed Apr 1, 2018
Course: Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

The course content is excellent. It would be much better if some errors (like misspelled words, improper capitalization etc) would be corrected

Reviewed May 7, 2019
Course: Hacking and Patching

this is my passion , coursera you did good effort make efficent learning.

Reviewed May 14, 2020
Course: Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

expected more content but still good courseshould have practical Approach

Reviewed Mar 7, 2018
Course: Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

The course is excellent in terms of syllabus and objectives. IN my view, it would be even better if there were more explanations about the practical exercises

Reviewed May 29, 2020
Course: Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

Good, I gained knowledge on which m did not have knowledge.

Reviewed May 24, 2020
Course: Hacking and Patching

It was Great course to have and very skillful knowledge about Basic for Hacking

Reviewed Jan 11, 2025
Course: Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

Helpful professor, great practical exposure, fantastic lab guide.

Reviewed Jan 16, 2020
Course: Hacking and Patching

Understanding the language slank was a little difficult at first, but finally got used to it!

Reviewed May 9, 2022
Course: Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

i dont have card credit to pay AWS for simulation the courses and do Homework and Project

Reviewed Sep 13, 2021
Course: Hacking and Patching

pursuing cousera course it hepled me a lot and very much coursera team

Reviewed Nov 12, 2017
Course: Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

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