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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 Ahammad U B

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May 16, 2021

Great Course from Google!

By Savvidis . A

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May 10, 2021

Thanks for the Oportunity

By Thabo I M

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Apr 26, 2021

IS very important course!

By ABHIJIT B

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Mar 10, 2021

very satisfied and happy.

By Outshine T

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Feb 7, 2021

Seriously engaging course

By Nandini S S

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Feb 3, 2021

It was an awesome course!

By Sebastian J

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Jan 16, 2021

Thank you!

I Love Google ❤

By Roxroy B

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Dec 21, 2020

Great and and just right.

By Janie T

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Dec 14, 2020

Great course. Enjoyed it.

By Shae G (

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Dec 8, 2020

clear and easy to follow.

By ABDOULAYE O H

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Nov 23, 2020

cours très bien organisé.

By Natchanon A

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Nov 4, 2020

Very informative and fun!

By Innocent O

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Sep 25, 2020

i enjoyed every bit of it

By Surjit S B

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Sep 23, 2020

Great learning experience

By Prajosh K G

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Aug 29, 2020

It was a great experience

By Sahara Z F

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Aug 25, 2020

An excellent last course!

By DuWayne G

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Aug 20, 2020

Very thorough information

By Harshit C

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Aug 10, 2020

Great learning experience

By Maxime T

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Jul 30, 2020

amazing learning journey

By om p

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Jun 4, 2020

It is a very good course.

By Shubham K

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Jun 1, 2020

Great Learning Experience

By DIDI O

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May 28, 2020

Second Hardest course yet

By Fiyinfoluwa A

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Apr 29, 2020

nice learning experience.

By Harsh K S

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Apr 12, 2020

Great Learning experience

By Ramesh L

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Mar 30, 2020

it really nice experience