University of Colorado System
Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Specialization
University of Colorado System

Fundamentals of Computer Network Security Specialization

Launch your career in cyber security. Master security principles and tools for securing your networks, systems, and data.

Edward Chow

Instructor: Edward Chow

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
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(377 reviews)

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 4 course series

Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

Course 116 hours3.9 (224 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Verification And Validation
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Data Security
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Encryption
Category: Authentications
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Network Security
Category: Email Security
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Cryptography
Category: Information Assurance

Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

Course 216 hours4.5 (92 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Encryption
Category: Cryptography
Category: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Category: Email Security
Category: Data Encryption Standard
Category: Key Management
Category: Web Development
Category: Application Security
Category: Data Integrity
Category: PHP (Scripting Language)
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)

Hacking and Patching

Course 315 hours4.0 (273 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Secure Coding
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: SQL
Category: Application Security
Category: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Category: Data Validation
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Software Design Patterns
Category: Amazon Web Services

Secure Networked System with Firewall and IDS

Course 48 hours3.9 (57 ratings)

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Firewall
Category: Network Security
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Linux
Category: Security Controls

Instructor

Edward Chow
University of Colorado System
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