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University of Colorado System

Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

University of Colorado System via Coursera Specialization

Overview

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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.

Syllabus

Course 1: Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems
- Offered by University of Colorado System. In this MOOC, we will learn the basic cyber security concepts, how to identify ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API
- Offered by University of Colorado System. In this MOOC, we will learn the basic concepts and principles of crytography, apply basic ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Hacking and Patching
- Offered by University of Colorado System. In this MOOC, you will learn how to hack web apps with command injection vulnerabilities in a web ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS
- Offered by University of Colorado System. In this MOOC, we will focus on learning how network systems are secured using firewalls and IDS. ... Enroll for free.

Courses

Taught by

Edward Chow

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  • Anonymous
    I would rate this course rilly good and there were some tricky parts but it was rilly good so id like to do this

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