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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer des visuels Instagram pour entreprises avec PicMonkey

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media, Social Media Content, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Advertising Campaigns, Branding, Brand Loyalty

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Containerization, Cloud Applications, Docker (Software), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Application Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, .NET Framework, Data Security, Event-Driven Programming, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Security, Microservices, API Design, Cloud Storage, System Monitoring, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Mastering MongoDB 7.0

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Data Security, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, System Monitoring, Database Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      .NET & .NET Core Mastery: Cross-Platform Development

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Containerization, .NET Framework, Cross Platform Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Development Environment, Application Performance Management, Web Applications, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Create Image Captioning Models - 简体中文

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Data Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Looker Studio Pro Essentials - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Looker (Software), Data Visualization, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Product Support, Data Sharing, Technical Support, Event Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Securing Compute Engine Applications and Resources using Chrome Enterprise Premium

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud Security, Authorization (Computing), Google App Engine, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Proxy Servers

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Containerization, Devops Tools, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Automation, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Publier des designs sur Slack avec Canva pour entreprises

      Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Collaborative Software, Shared Media, Multimedia, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Calendar Management, User Accounts, Cloud-Based Integration

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      New Map for Product Managers: Superpower Grand Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Demography, Forecasting, Market Trend, Global Marketing, Market Dynamics, Economics, International Relations, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Financial Systems, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Attention Mechanism - 한국어

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Managing NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP for Google Cloud with Advanced Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Capacity Management, Scalability, Data Access

      Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular network security courses

    • Créer des visuels Instagram pour entreprises avec PicMonkey: Coursera Project Network
    • AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure: Packt
    • Mastering MongoDB 7.0: Packt
    • .NET & .NET Core Mastery: Cross-Platform Development: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Create Image Captioning Models - 简体中文: Google Cloud
    • Looker Studio Pro Essentials - Español: Google Cloud
    • Securing Compute Engine Applications and Resources using Chrome Enterprise Premium: Google Cloud
    • Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications: Packt
    • Publier des designs sur Slack avec Canva pour entreprises: Coursera Project Network
    • New Map for Product Managers: Superpower Grand Strategies: University of Maryland, College Park

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

    Cybersecurity (33)
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    Google Cloud Platform (17)
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    Network Security (16)
    Linux (12)
    Software Testing (12)
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    Application Programming Interfaces (8)
    Kubernetes (8)
    Web (8)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Network Security

    Network security courses on Coursera offer insights and practical skills to protect digital information and maintain secure networks:

    • Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
    • Techniques for securing network infrastructure, such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
    • Skills in implementing and managing encryption technologies to safeguard data in transit and at rest.
    • Knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
    • Best practices for responding to and recovering from security breaches.
    • Application of security policies and compliance standards to ensure legal and regulatory adherence.
    • Insights into emerging security trends and technologies.‎

    Network security courses on Coursera are structured to accommodate learners at various levels:

    • Introductory courses are designed for newcomers, introducing the basics of network security without requiring previous experience.
    • Intermediate courses expand on foundational knowledge, diving deeper into specific security technologies and practices.
    • Advanced courses are intended for professionals with a solid understanding of network security, focusing on complex security solutions and strategies.‎

    Coursera provides a variety of credentials in network security:

    • Professional certificates that can help develop your skills and demonstrate your expertise in network security.
    • Specialized course certificates that help demonstrate your proficiency in particular aspects of network security, such as cybersecurity policy or digital forensics.
    • Degree programs and professional qualifications that can help prepare you for leadership roles in cybersecurity.

    These credentials are designed to enhance your professional profile and support your career advancement in the field of network security.‎

    Studying network security on Coursera can prepare you for a range of roles focused on protecting organizational assets and infrastructure:

    • Cybersecurity Analyst: Monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
    • Network Security Engineer: Design and implement secure network solutions to prevent unauthorized access and attacks.
    • Security Consultant: Advise organizations on security strategies and best practices to safeguard their information.
    • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Oversee an organization’s entire security posture, from policy development to incident response.
    • Penetration Tester: Perform authorized attacks on systems to improve their security by identifying vulnerabilities.‎
    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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