Computer Security

Computer Security is the protection of computer systems and networks from breaches or damage to their hardware, software or data, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. Coursera's Computer Security catalogue equips you with the knowledge and skills required to combat cyber threats. You'll learn the fundamentals of computer security, including cryptography, malware analysis, network security protocols, and risk management. You'll also delve into the legal and ethical issues surrounding computer security. Gain expertise in employing defensive strategies and tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption methods, and anti-virus software to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Computer Architecture

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Servers, Computer Security, System Configuration, Encryption

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Key Management, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Computer Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Secure Coding, Cryptographic Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Security Testing, Solution Design

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Compliance Management, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, NIST 800-53, Security Controls, Procedure Development, Data Governance, Program Standards, Computer Security

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Data Storage, Computer Security

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    New York University

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security, Exploitation techniques, Encryption

  • Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, User Provisioning, Data Access, Information Systems Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Computer Security

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Operating Systems, Security Engineering, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Systems, Linux, Security Requirements Analysis, Secure Coding, Infrastructure Security, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Data Integrity

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Interoperability, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, Financial Systems, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Financial Regulation, Banking, Encryption, Computer Security, Governance

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    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Systems Development Life Cycle, Human Factors (Security), Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, ISO/IEC 27001, Security Controls, Computer Security, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Information Systems, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Data Storage, Data Management, Process Management, Software Development, Computer Security

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