Network Assurance, Security, and Automation

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. Unlock the power of Cisco networks with this comprehensive course on network assurance, security, and automation. Master troubleshooting techniques, implement advanced security practices, and explore cutting-edge automation tools to optimize and secure your network infrastructure. By the end of the course, you’ll confidently manage and automate modern networks with precision and agility. Begin your journey with in-depth tutorials on essential troubleshooting tools such as ping, traceroute, and SNMP. Learn how to harness Syslog, NetFlow, and SPAN/RSPAN/ERSPAN to monitor and optimize network performance. Progress to advanced techniques like IP SLA and explore the revolutionary capabilities of Cisco DNA Center and NETCONF/RESTCONF for seamless network management. Delve into robust security practices by exploring device access control, CoPP, and REST API security. Gain expertise in Cisco’s Firepower NGFWs, wireless security features, and innovative technologies like TrustSec, MACsec, and NAC. These modules ensure your network is safeguarded against evolving threats. Finally, dive into network automation with a focus on programmability. Explore YANG, JSON, Python, and tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible to automate and orchestrate networks effectively. This course is ideal for network professionals looking to advance their skills in troubleshooting, security, and automation. A basic understanding of networking principles is recommended.