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About the Course

This course covers a wide variety of IT security concepts, tools, and best practices. It introduces threats and attacks and the many ways they can show up. We’ll give you some background of encryption algorithms and how they’re used to safeguard data. Then, we’ll dive into the three As of information security: authentication, authorization, and accounting. We’ll also cover network security solutions, ranging from firewalls to Wifi encryption options. The course is rounded out by putting all these elements together into a multi-layered, in-depth security architecture, followed by recommendations on how to integrate a culture of security into your organization or team. At the end of this course, you’ll understand: ● how various encryption algorithms and techniques work as well as their benefits and limitations. ● various authentication systems and types. ● the difference between authentication and authorization. ● how to evaluate potential risks and recommend ways to reduce risk. ● best practices for securing a network. ● how to help others to grasp security concepts and protect themselves. ● new AI skills from Google experts to help complete IT tasks....

Top reviews

DT

Aug 16, 2023

A very comprehensive look at IT Security. I've learned everything from encryption and decryption to whitelisting, and how it pertains to real-world scenarios. Very useful to learn when it comes to IT.

SM

Feb 28, 2024

I loved the whole experience beginning to end. I came in already having a BA from state university. Well organized, well produced, and combined with note-taking this course is a no-brainer. Go for it!

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By Michael A A

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Jan 11, 2019

I so much love this course and the high level of detailed information shared during the lectures.

By Nikolay N

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Feb 28, 2018

It is really usefull and interesting! Here you can learn the basics (and more) of the IT security.

By Willard R S

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Jul 20, 2023

Really good knowledge transfer. Some of these concepts require a little diagramming. Nice course.

By Ivyon J

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Jun 2, 2023

Thank you Google!! I am forever grateful for the changes in my life this certificate provided me.

By Ademola O

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Dec 8, 2022

i have really gained alot from this course, and i hope to learn more from this platform thank you

By Akshat J 1

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Nov 18, 2022

Got a lot of deep insights about how various security protocols work and various types of attack.

By Maria M

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Jun 2, 2022

Coursera is just in simple words the best opportunity to grow in every aspect in life, thank you!

By Ashaki A P

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Apr 20, 2022

Definaely my favorite course out of all of them. I am now decieding to lean torwards compliance.

By Camilo A S B

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Feb 23, 2022

muy buen curso, aprendimos mas del tema de seguridad y de conceptos importantes a tener en cuenta

By Luis E M S

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Apr 13, 2021

un curso muy completo y con excelentes profesionales de la materia que sirvieron de instructores!

By Oscar O

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Apr 3, 2021

Fue lo mejor , aprendí sobre un tema para mi antes de este curso no valorizado en su importancia

By samuel m

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Mar 31, 2021

very interesting course i reccomend any one who is in information tech world to learn this course

By Z A Z A

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Mar 12, 2021

Great course! I love Kevin, Victor, Cindy, Devan and Gian as my instructor, they are great people

By Bob A

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Nov 14, 2020

I did the course to get background for a SciFi novel I am trying to write. I did succeed in this.

By Carlos O

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Aug 2, 2020

What a great course. It has been a journey.

A must have, there so much information here.

thank you.

By Joseph F

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Jul 21, 2020

This is a great course and I have learned a lot in regards to security, prevention and detection.

By Pang V J

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May 8, 2020

It was really interesting to learn all the ways to protect your systems, data and also the users.

By Jason D

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Dec 11, 2019

Very informative, I highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Information Technology

By Deleted A

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Dec 8, 2022

This was a great program, and I hope I can complete other courses as well to gain more knowledge

By Rhey D T

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Nov 13, 2020

Finally. Thank you google for this wonderful, informative, useful, mind blowing, amazing course!

By Saumyaranjan N

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Jul 15, 2020

it is good source defense against digital dark arts by google .thanks google and coursera .

By Sarah L

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Jul 8, 2019

Really challenging,in that it's a lot of dense material, but it's delivered in a digestible way.

By Vansh T

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Apr 18, 2019

The attitude of the teachers is great and their knowledge makes this course a fun experience. :)

By Jasmine M

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Feb 18, 2019

This was a good course, it challenged me and contributed to my growing knowledge of IT security.

By Hans

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Aug 12, 2018

A+++ Learned about how to secure yourself in an internet driven world is always an asset to have