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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.

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.

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By Haroun W

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Jun 14, 2023

knowledge acquired was great

By Lisa R

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Jun 13, 2023

I really enjoued this course

By Charlie C

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May 29, 2023

I really enjoyed this course

By Smaili M

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Jul 18, 2022

It was simple and enjoyable.

By Chrystian P d S

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Jan 24, 2022

Exceptional! What a Journey!

By Venkat k

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Oct 30, 2021

Excellent! Learn new things

By CARLOS A M N

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May 16, 2021

Muy general y buen contenido

By Jihad M R

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Feb 10, 2021

Great learning course for IT

By Fernando C

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Jan 19, 2021

Thanks a lot Google/Coursera

By Kobby S

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Nov 29, 2020

i really enjoyed IT security

By Carlos A G B

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Oct 11, 2020

Excelent Course, nice topics

By Paulo H P

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Oct 5, 2020

Sensacional, muito bom mesmo

By Md. A R

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Sep 12, 2020

Thanks for your great Course

By Derrick K

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Aug 2, 2020

it was hard but i kept going

By KHAJAMAINUDDIN S M

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May 27, 2020

Its really a great course...

By Rhonda L F

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Nov 17, 2019

Very up to date information.

By Ahmad B

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Sep 9, 2019

great classes I learn a lots

By Yomar H

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Jul 6, 2019

Great course, very in-depth.

By Jessica R

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Dec 11, 2018

Brillantly clear and useful.

By Ronald C

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Aug 5, 2024

It was an excellent course.

By MARIA C S D C

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Jul 28, 2024

o curso é incrível !!!!!!!!

By Gebre G M

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Jul 5, 2024

Interesting course, thanks.

By Jalon B

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Oct 25, 2023

Amazing Certificate Program

By Dorota P

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Aug 20, 2023

Informative and interesting

By Josephine a J

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May 16, 2023

Awesome, full of knowledge,