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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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Apr 19, 2023

very satisfied

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Mar 27, 2023

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Mar 3, 2023

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Feb 27, 2023

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Jan 27, 2023

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Oct 29, 2022

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Oct 24, 2022

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Oct 16, 2022

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Jun 25, 2022

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May 14, 2022

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May 2, 2022

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Apr 23, 2022

best time ever

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Mar 30, 2022

perfect course

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Mar 11, 2022

very educating

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Feb 26, 2022

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Jan 30, 2022

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Dec 14, 2021

Amazing Course

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Nov 20, 2021

I learnt a lot

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Jul 22, 2021

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