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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 Zia U H

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Dec 28, 2020

Thanks Coursera

By Hilaire S

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Nov 25, 2020

Amazing course!

By Dr. K H

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Nov 23, 2020

Awesome Course!

By Geoffrey N

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Nov 10, 2020

Excellent work.

By Aaron B

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Oct 22, 2020

I learned a lot

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Aug 25, 2020

Very insightful

By PARAS B

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Aug 9, 2020

very helpful me

By Bilous A R

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Jul 20, 2020

All interesting

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May 22, 2020

vey nice course

By SHAHID Y

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Apr 30, 2020

Great Learning!

By Abhishek S

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Apr 20, 2020

taught me a lot

By John M

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Oct 21, 2019

GREAT COURSE!!!

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Aug 25, 2019

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By Fabio G B

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Aug 9, 2019

Awesome course!

By EMMANUEL I O

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Mar 15, 2019

awesome course!

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May 22, 2018

It is wonderful

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Sep 14, 2024

amazing course

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Aug 25, 2024

cool very nice

By Jeizee M E R

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Aug 17, 2024

very advantage

By Jeffrey N

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Mar 12, 2024

Pretty helpful

By gaurav m

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Dec 16, 2023

anjoy to learn

By anu j

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Oct 22, 2023

awesome course

By van t

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Jul 1, 2023

super great !!

By Billy S

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May 30, 2023

amazing course

By Oliver H

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May 29, 2023

Very thorough.