Security and Privacy in TOR Network
This course is part of Advanced System Security Design.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Advanced System Security Design Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Master TOR network fundamentals and privacy protection
Implement and manage hidden services securely
Understand censorship systems and resistance methods
Deploy cloud-based TOR solutions
Protect against deanonymization attacks
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This course includes:
1.8 Hours PreRecorded video
17 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the TOR network's security and privacy features. Students learn TOR's basic concepts, implementation of hidden services, and protection against censorship. The curriculum covers practical aspects like configuring the Tor browser, setting up hidden services on AWS, and understanding censorship resistance systems. Special emphasis is placed on operational security, best practices, and defending against various network attacks.
The Onion Routing (TOR)
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Hidden Service on TOR and their Attacks
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Censorship Systems
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Censorship Resistance System (CRS)
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Advanced System Security Design
Instructors
Distinguished Expert in Cybersecurity and Network Systems
Edward Chow serves as Professor of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, bringing over three decades of expertise in network security and system design. After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1985, he worked at Bell Communications Research before joining UCCS in 1991. His research focuses on improving security, reliability, and performance of network systems, leading to two US patents in distributed network restoration and survivable architecture. On Coursera, he leads the Advanced System Security Design Specialization, which has attracted over 9,207 students, teaching courses in cloud computing security, TOR networks, and DDoS defense. His recent innovations include developing efficient Internet Security protocols for online storage systems and creating secure information sharing systems using attribute certificates. His current work involves Software Defined Networks for defending against DDoS attacks and enhancing data security through right path right place data delivery (R2D2). His contributions extend to assistive technologies, combining Laban dance notation with wireless sensor-based human motion tracking systems for rehabilitation care.
Expert in Cybersecurity and Information Technology Leadership
Greg Williams serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, bringing extensive practical experience in cybersecurity and IT operations to his teaching role. While maintaining his academic position, he serves as Director of Operations in the Office of Information Technology, where he oversees critical network infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT operations for the university. His background includes significant experience as the university's Information Security Officer and HIPAA Security Officer, giving him unique insights into healthcare data security and compliance. With over five years of teaching experience focused on cybersecurity, he combines theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in his courses. His dual role as both educator and IT director allows him to bring current industry practices and challenges directly into the classroom, providing students with practical, relevant knowledge in cybersecurity and information technology management. His expertise spans network security, infrastructure management, and telecommunications, making him a valuable resource for both academic and operational aspects of IT security
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