The Advanced Network Security specialization is designed for Network Security Analysts, Information Technology (IT) Managers, or Cybersecurity Consultants to further their understanding of advanced network security techniques. In this 3-course specialization, learners will compare next-generation firewalls with traditional firewalls, analyze use cases of next-gen firewalls in real-world situations, understand the role of intrusion prevention systems in network security, and evaluate the effectiveness of an intrusion prevention system. Learners will also learn how to effectively respond to identified threats, and design a strategy for ongoing network monitoring and threat response.

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Advanced Network Security Specialization
Learn advanced network security techniques. Gain an understanding of advanced security tools and systems to design secure networks

Instructor: Vinay Kumar
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- Security Management
- Network Monitoring
- Security Strategy
- Threat Management
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Cybersecurity
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Cloud Management
- Network Security
- Security Controls
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Information Systems Security
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Cloud Security
- Threat Detection
- Disaster Recovery
- Incident Response
- Continuous Monitoring
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