Course Summary
Are you interested in a career in cyber security? This capstone project will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned throughout the Cybersecurity specialization. You will build a cybersecurity solution to defend a company’s network and data.Key Learning Points
- Apply your knowledge of cybersecurity to a real-world scenario
- Develop a cybersecurity solution to protect a company's network and data
- Collaborate with a team to complete the project
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive cybersecurity solution
- Collaborate with a team to complete a real-world project
- Apply knowledge of cybersecurity to protect a company's network and data
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Completion of the Cybersecurity specialization
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and Java
Course Difficulty Level
AdvancedCourse Format
- Project-based
- Collaborative
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Cybersecurity: Developing a Program for Your Business
- Computer Network Security
Related Education Paths
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Notable People in This Field
- Bruce Schneier
- Eva Galperin
Related Books
Description
This course presents an intensive experience during which students build a software system they intend to be secure, and then attempt to show that other students' projects are insecure, by finding flaws in them.
Outline
- WEEK 1: CAPSTONE OVERVIEW AND SETUP
- Simple Project Demo
- Heroku Overview
- Capstone Project Description
- Capstone Schedule
- Heroku Links and Tutorials
- Group Work Overview and FAQ
- Week 1 Wrap Up
- WEEK 2-3: DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT SYSTEM
- Developing, Deploying, and Grouping
- Criteria for Evaluation
- Week 3 Overview
- WEEK 4-5: EVALUATION OF OTHER TEAM'S SYSTEMS
- Feedback Rubric
- Instructions on Evaluation
- Week 6: Evaluation Feedback
- Break it Feedback
- Capstone Conclusion
Summary of User Reviews
The Cyber Security Capstone course on Coursera is highly recommended by users. The course provides valuable insights and practical exercises for learners to improve their cyber security skills. Many users found the capstone project to be a highlight of the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The capstone projectPros from User Reviews
- Valuable insights and practical exercises
- Well-structured course content
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Opportunities to apply skills in real-world scenarios
- Good preparation for industry certifications
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Limited interaction with other learners
- Difficulty level may not be suitable for beginners
- Lack of feedback on assignments
- Some users found the course to be too time-consuming
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