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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

OA

Jun 30, 2023

Great course for beginners and experts. Easy to understand and a good refresher for those who have been into IT for a long date. Recommend it to everyone looking for a high quality course on coursera.

PK

Apr 9, 2022

Great course for beginners and experts. Easy to understand and a good refresher for those who have been into IT for a long date. Recommend it to everyone looking for a high quality course on coursera.

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By Joseph R G

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May 5, 2019

Great way to round out the coursework.

By julien p

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Apr 8, 2019

googd learning about security feedback

By Wasin M

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Aug 19, 2018

I learn a tons in security, Thank you!

By hamza z

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Dec 26, 2024

this course is very beneficial for me

By Dennis G C

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Nov 13, 2024

This course help me a lot! Thank you!

By shokrullah q

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Sep 23, 2024

wow this course was really wonderful.

By Joshua W D

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Oct 17, 2023

VERY Informative and pretty engaging!

By Abdulrasaq s A

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Oct 4, 2023

It was nice and lovely learning curve

By Ebony W

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Aug 17, 2023

I found this module most informative.

By Gennady F

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Nov 26, 2022

Very good designed and very practical

By Ogaga C A

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Aug 15, 2022

Excellent Course! Highly recommended.

By Kareem S

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Sep 4, 2021

Great Stuff Google is doing out here.

By Sequoya C

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Apr 19, 2021

pay attention and its simple and easy

By Kevin N C

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Mar 23, 2021

really great and comprehensive course

By Mina R R M

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Mar 14, 2021

I am really happy study with coursera

By Abdul-Fatao N I

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Sep 1, 2020

The practice is a great deal of help.

By Yulia D

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Aug 21, 2020

Awesome course. Definitely recommend.

By Hanek M

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Jul 23, 2020

Perfect course to study from scratch!

By Abdulaziz A

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Jun 23, 2020

was the best studying experience ever

By Christopher C

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Jun 5, 2020

I've truly enjoyed the whole journey!

By Kavya D M

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Jun 1, 2020

it was really great doing this course

By Alicia

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Apr 5, 2020

Very detailed - extremely informative

By Cheryl A

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Jan 8, 2020

Fantastic course - I learned so much!

By Gregory H

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Oct 25, 2019

Good through over view of IT Security

By Cynthia

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Oct 8, 2019

A very challenging and varied course.