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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: Firewall
Status: Data Encryption Standard
IntermediateSpecialization

Top reviews across Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

SN

Reviewed May 16, 2020

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

LB

Reviewed Apr 1, 2018

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

JP

Reviewed Aug 5, 2020

For this course the first 2 course is compulsory to complete that's the issue.

HP

Reviewed May 14, 2020

expected more content but still good courseshould have practical Approach

JL

Reviewed 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

SA

Reviewed May 29, 2020

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

KS

Reviewed May 7, 2019

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

LB

Reviewed 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

AA

Reviewed May 24, 2020

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

JR

Reviewed Jan 11, 2025

Helpful professor, great practical exposure, fantastic lab guide.

NN

Reviewed Jan 16, 2020

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

DD

Reviewed May 9, 2022

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

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