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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

DS

Aug 16, 2018

This course was insane, all the possibilities, the potential for growth, and the different ways to help protect against cyber attacks. It was truly an eye-opening lesson in security. Thank you.

AB

Aug 21, 2019

A more in-depth concept can be included in the course and provide a reference to open source tools/technologies so young and aspiring security professionals can gain more out of this course.

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By M R A

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Oct 17, 2022

saya siap dan saya sangat menyukai pembelajaran kursus ini

By LAKAVATH A D

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Sep 2, 2022

super course i have ever sence on computers as a freshman

By Bobi O

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Aug 26, 2022

Great course with helpful insights. I'd recommed to anyone

By Pushpendra B

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Feb 16, 2022

great course for beginners who are starting a carrer in It

By Jacob T

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Jan 30, 2022

This Course was great , so informative and presentational!

By Chinyere O

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Jan 29, 2022

I am glad i completed this course.. I learned a lot here!!

By Ajak D R

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Dec 18, 2020

excellent courses and looking forward to more challenges,

By Douglas P

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Dec 3, 2020

Excellent course I learned a lot about securing a network.

By Colby G

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Sep 20, 2020

Excellent course and info - I can't thank you all enough!

By Daniel N A D

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Jul 26, 2020

Great introductory course for IT Security oriented persons

By AJINKYA A B

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May 24, 2020

Excellent course help to improve my skill in tech support.

By Andrew R

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Oct 2, 2019

very enlightening and informative excellent work coursera

By Sandeep B

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Aug 25, 2019

Learned a lot in this course. It is recommanded to others.

By Rachael L D

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Jun 24, 2019

Excellent course and instructor. Overall great experience.

By Gladstone T

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Jul 23, 2018

Very good course.with important information on IT Defense.

By Tariq a M

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May 4, 2025

one of the best informative course that i ever front it .

By Christopher C

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Mar 14, 2025

Great course. I learned a lot, especially about Security.

By MELLINA D S

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Oct 25, 2024

the explanations is easy to understand. Thank you coaches

By Todd R

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Mar 11, 2023

It is not easy but I have learned a lot about IT Security

By Matthew R

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Feb 25, 2021

Useful information for anyone on the internet not just IT

By Anthony G

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Jan 27, 2021

I FEEL LIKE A ROCKSTAR!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!

By Atuhairwe E

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Nov 27, 2020

i have learnt indepth of security and security of attacks

By Amitabh

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Aug 10, 2020

It completely changed my perception. I 've learned a lot.

By Anjana S

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Jul 24, 2020

Very nice!! great course for cyber security enthusiasists

By Konatham N J b

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Jul 6, 2020

I learn so many cyber attacks basics and love this course