Advanced Security Strategies and Incident Response

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Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Delve into advanced cybersecurity tactics with this extensive course that bridges security strategies and incident response. Designed for IT professionals and enthusiasts, this course equips you with the skills needed to secure virtual, cloud, mobile, and dedicated systems while mastering incident handling and forensics. Gain the expertise to prevent, detect, and respond to sophisticated threats while ensuring business continuity. Begin your journey by securing virtual and cloud environments, and exploring containerization, hypervisors, and cloud service models. Learn to defend public servers against DDoS and other attacks. The course progresses into securing dedicated systems like IoT and industrial control systems, with an emphasis on mobile device hardening and embedded technologies. Each module combines theoretical understanding with practical labs. Advance in secure protocols and applications, where you'll tackle DNS, FTP, and web security through labs and real-world scenarios. Explore vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and the latest security frameworks like OWASP and NIST. Finally, master incident response by creating robust plans, conducting forensic investigations, and implementing business continuity strategies to minimize downtime and data loss. Tailored for intermediate to advanced learners, this course is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, and students seeking to refine their expertise in security architecture and incident management. Prior IT knowledge is recommended for optimal learning.

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