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    • U

      University of London

      Bachelor of Science in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain Management, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Diversity and Inclusion, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Branding, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Google Cloud

      AI 时代安全性简介

      Skills you'll gain:

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Maestría en Dirección de Empresas (MBA)

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Data Storytelling, Selling Techniques, Human Capital, Business Process Management, Portfolio Management, Business Planning, Business Analytics, Strategic Marketing, Digital Transformation, Equities, Management Accounting, Organizational Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Dynamics, Online Advertising, B2B Sales, Statistical Methods, Marketing Planning

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Maestría en Inteligencia Analítica de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Network Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Storytelling, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Presentation, Risk Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Project Management Life Cycle, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Marketing Analytics, Cash Flows, Matplotlib, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Simulations, Random Forest Algorithm, Operations Research, Solution Design

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Magíster en Inversiones y Finanzas Aplicadas

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, FinTech, Financial Statements, Business Analytics, Business Valuation, Derivatives, Strategic Decision-Making, Portfolio Management, Customer Analysis, Risk Analysis, Credit Risk, Digital Transformation, Cloud Security, Assertiveness, Governance, Financial Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Investments, Financial Data

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • U

      University of Leeds

      Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics)

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Exploratory Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Planning, Applied Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Visualization Software, Supervised Learning, Box Plots, Statistical Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Analysis, Linear Algebra

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • M

      Microsoft

      Data Manipulation and Cleaning in R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Transformation, R Programming, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Data Manipulation, Git (Version Control System), Software Documentation, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Copilot, Data Import/Export, R Programming, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Development Environment, Data Cleansing, Integrated Development Environments, Descriptive Statistics, Programming Principles, Debugging, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track)

      Skills you'll gain:

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Magíster en Salud Pública Global

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Descriptive Analytics, Biostatistics, Statistical Reporting, Gerontology, Digital Transformation, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Sampling (Statistics), Cloud Security, Assertiveness, Telehealth, Health Disparities, Public Health, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Business Analytics, Program Evaluation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health Systems

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • U

      Universidad de los Andes

      Maestría en Ingeniería de Software

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Process Analysis, Maintainability, Test Automation, Angular, Android Jetpack, Risk Mitigation, Cloud-Native Computing, Dashboard, Design Thinking, Site Reliability Engineering, API Design, Video Game Development, Internet Of Things, Sprint Planning, User Experience Design, Microservices, Machine Learning, Security Requirements Analysis, Cloud Applications

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • U

      Universidad de Palermo

      Administración de Empresas Certificado MasterTrack®

      Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Business Process Management, Strategic Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Leadership, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Human Resources Management and Planning, Corporate Strategy, Talent Management, Technology Strategies, Leadership and Management, Branding, Marketing Management, Business Process Improvement, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Technical Management, Brand Strategy

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

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

    • Bachelor of Science in Marketing: University of London
    • AI 时代安全性简介: Google Cloud
    • Maestría en Dirección de Empresas (MBA): Universidad de Palermo
    • Maestría en Inteligencia Analítica de Datos: Universidad de los Andes
    • Magíster en Inversiones y Finanzas Aplicadas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Master of Science in Data Science (Statistics): University of Leeds
    • Data Manipulation and Cleaning in R: Microsoft
    • R Programming Essentials with Microsoft Tools: Microsoft
    • Master of Computer Science (feat. Data Science Track): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Magíster en Salud Pública Global: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

    Cybersecurity (33)
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    Internet (17)
    Cryptography (16)
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    Linux (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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