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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 Joshua B

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Nov 13, 2022

Great course! Would definitely recommend to use to help prepare for the COMPTIA A+.

By Lawrence C H (

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Jun 7, 2022

I learned so much. It was an amazing course. O and Cindy is my favorite instructor.

By Alejandro B

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Dec 16, 2021

It's a perfect course if you want to introduce yourself with the basis to this area

By Latifah T

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Dec 11, 2020

Quite, challenging, but overall this was an extremely great and informative course.

By Abhirup B

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Jun 3, 2020

ITS INDEED A VERY USEFUL CERTIFICATE TO DEVELOP ONESELF AS AN IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

By Angela L

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Aug 20, 2018

Good broad overview course on IT security. But just touches the tip of the iceberg.

By Sanjeev K

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Aug 17, 2024

It was very nice to take a course from here & learn new topics and gain knowledge.

By Santoshe S

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Mar 26, 2024

Absolutely amazing... great job . Thank you so much Coursera Team and Instructors.

By Anh N

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Sep 14, 2022

Best course in the series! 2nd place it IT support intro, 3rd place is networking

By Balint S

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Aug 6, 2022

IT was a though one for sure. I'm happy I managed to learn all these new concepts.

By Quedo S

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Feb 9, 2021

Great course it provides a good foundation for developing a good security posture.

By ppparkhi

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Aug 24, 2020

This was best one i did in this course. It actually pulled me to do the rest part.

By Elishah Y

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Jul 13, 2020

I enjoyed this course amazing content I understand all.

Thanks, GOOGLE and COURSERA

By Alicia E

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May 19, 2019

Excellent coverage of the topics. Concepts were made clear and easy to understand.

By Manashay r

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Jan 27, 2018

Awesome learning experience and looking for the next level of Security learning

By Bryan D

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May 10, 2022

The best of the 5 Google IT courses. Lots of info and great job search assistance

By A.M I H A

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Oct 8, 2020

Learn about the valuable technologies related to Information technology security.

By Mim A

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Sep 29, 2020

It was an excellent journey and learn a lot of important things from this course.

By DESHAON L T

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Sep 28, 2020

Great program. Now lets go educate the inter-city and give our youth a chance .

By Efua N

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Aug 6, 2020

Very interactive course. Content has been simplified and made very understandable

By Celian L

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Jun 28, 2020

Really interesting topic first and pretty well taught by the professor. Congrats!

By Lakshman K

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May 26, 2020

It was an Extraordinary course , different from those courses in the same domain

By Ricardo P R

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Feb 7, 2024

Learned so much! Highly recommend this course to anyone trying to break into IT!

By the b

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Sep 3, 2023

This is my favourite course so far. Thanks for helping me choose my career path!

By ali h

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May 31, 2022

good course to learn the basics about security thank you for all the information