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

    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Authorization (Computing), Linux, Linux Servers, Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Application Management, OSI Models, User Accounts, Group Policy, Security Management, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Cybersecurity

  • University of Maryland, College Park

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Security, Telecommunications, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Security Awareness, General Networking, Data Security, Vulnerability, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Identity and Access Management, Information Privacy, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Authentications, Threat Detection, User Provisioning, Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness

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    New York University

    Skills you'll gain: Security Engineering, Authentications, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Cryptography, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Management, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Enterprise Security, Computer Security, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Policies

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Network Support, Operating System Administration, Data Storage, Systems Administration, Networking Hardware, Technical Support, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Software Installation, Computer Displays, Network Security, Computer Security

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado System

    Skills you'll gain: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Authentications, Data Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Digital Communications, Information Architecture

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  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Network Routing, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Authentications, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Network Administration, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Enterprise Security, Network Architecture, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Cyber Security Strategy

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    University of London

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Security Management, Cryptography, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Threat Management, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Data Integrity, Incident Response

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Computer Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Network Administration, Authentications, Threat Detection, Hardening, Malware Protection

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Incident Response, Security Management, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Threat Detection, Data Security, Computer Security, Encryption, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Governance, Firewall, Vulnerability Assessments, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Risk Management

  • Status: New
    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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