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Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

In this MOOC, we will learn the basic cyber security concepts, how to identify vulnerabilities/threat in a network system. We will apply CIA basic security services in the triage of recent cyberattack incidents, such as OPM data breach. We will learn the risk management framework for analyzing the risks in a network system, and apply the basic security design principles to protect the data and secure computer systems. We will examine the trustworthiness of programs and data installed in our systems and show the proper way to verify their integrity and authenticity. We will apply principle of least privileges for controlling the shared access given to different groups of users and system processes. On Amazon Cloud instances, we will use GnuPG software to generate public/private key pair for signing/verifying documents and open source software, and for encrypting documents. We will learn how to publish software, the related signature and release key on web server and publish public key to PGP key server for others to retrieve. We will learn Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Linux utility to serve as a CA for an organization, learn how to sign certificate request for clients or servers in secure email and web applications.

Status: Authentications
Status: Public Key Infrastructure
IntermediateCourse17 hours

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LB

5.0Reviewed Mar 7, 2018

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

JL

4.0Reviewed Feb 4, 2026

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

IK

5.0Reviewed Jan 9, 2021

This is a very intuitive and flexible course upon deadlines. The instructor has control over the course hence making understanding very simple

NH

5.0Reviewed Aug 13, 2019

It is very good to learn basic security for the computers and Networks. Up to week 4 I learn only computer security.

SB

5.0Reviewed Sep 20, 2018

This is well organised course its a great assets to my profile.

NH

4.0Reviewed Jun 5, 2020

The documentation was a bit outdated for some stuff, but overall a good course. I definitely learned a lot as a total beginner.

PK

5.0Reviewed May 19, 2022

detailed explanation with real life project applications

SN

5.0Reviewed May 16, 2020

Very interesting and easy to learn, i loved this course.

BA

5.0Reviewed Nov 12, 2017

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JR

5.0Reviewed Jan 11, 2025

Helpful professor, great practical exposure, fantastic lab guide.

DD

5.0Reviewed May 9, 2022

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

RK

4.0Reviewed May 17, 2020

Some parts tough enough, a good command of linux will help a lot. Instructors accent can be hard to understand sometimes and text transcript can be hit and miss. Enjoyable course to do over all

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