Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Techniques

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This course 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. Master cybersecurity with a hands-on, lab-first approach that teaches tools and techniques for Windows and Linux. Learn IP configuration, network scanning, DNS interrogation, SSH, and OSINT collection using Nmap, Burp Suite, Shodan, and Recon-ng. Explore network reconnaissance, vulnerability testing, and exploitation simulations, including SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, directory traversal, and wireless security. Gain experience with automated scanning tools like Nessus, Masscan, and SQLMap for practical risk assessment. This course suits aspiring cybersecurity analysts, ethical hackers, and IT professionals. No prior cybersecurity experience is required, though basic networking knowledge helps. Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate. By the end, you will confidently perform reconnaissance, identify vulnerabilities, and use cybersecurity tools for safe, real-world testing.

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