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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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Sep 8, 2019

so satisfied

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Sep 5, 2019

Enlightening

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May 15, 2019

Great Course

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Oct 1, 2018

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Sep 19, 2018

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Jul 14, 2018

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Oct 9, 2024

Best Course

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Oct 6, 2024

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By Glenda R O

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Jul 8, 2024

Exceptional

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Jun 26, 2024

Good Course

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Mar 11, 2024

exceptional

By Jean D P D J

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Dec 31, 2023

So Proud!!!

By Denise C

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Dec 26, 2023

Recommended

By Diyorbek M R o

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Nov 27, 2023

Good course

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Sep 18, 2023

good course

By Vishnu M

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Sep 16, 2023

good course

By Jason M

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Jul 18, 2023

Great work!

By Nats V

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Jun 2, 2023

I loved it!

By Badr A

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May 26, 2023

nice course

By Dr. G J W K

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May 19, 2023

Great Class

By Alejandro R G

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Mar 19, 2023

Excelent!!!

By Hooria K

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Feb 27, 2023

OUTSTANDING

By Aderonke B

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Jan 7, 2023

nice course

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Dec 3, 2022

good course