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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.

SM

Feb 28, 2024

I loved the whole experience beginning to end. I came in already having a BA from state university. Well organized, well produced, and combined with note-taking this course is a no-brainer. Go for it!

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By Ahmed M M

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Nov 7, 2020

Great and thanks for being able to deliver this amount of info in a well educated manner.

By ARAVINDHA H M

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Jun 26, 2020

Such a wonderful course for learning a lot about information security and its core depth.

By Yair I R P

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Nov 21, 2019

A very complete course, however it's difficult if you haven't knowledge of some concepts.

By Alexis A

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May 11, 2018

There are a lot of concepts and words to learn but overall this is a very helpful course.

By Shaikh M A

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Sep 14, 2022

Great course thanks coursera and Google for this course. Happy to complete this course.

By alina

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Jun 30, 2022

This module was the one I was most excited of! A lot of new and interesting information.

By Thirumala r

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Apr 1, 2022

Very helpful and provides a wide range of information for entry level IT job positions.

By JAVIER E E L

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Feb 24, 2022

La experiencia del instructor es alta, el material con el que explica todo es muy claro.

By Fatih G

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Nov 10, 2021

It is really useful course to learn the basics of computer, system and internet security

By Shaela M

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Sep 4, 2021

This course was super helpful and very informative! I recommend this course to everyone!

By Eric P

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Apr 10, 2021

Effective overview of the IT security principles. Requires only a few hours for 6 weeks.

By luis r

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Jan 3, 2021

What a great course to help understand the Security protocol on computers and companies.

By Ronald D

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Jan 3, 2021

Great course to enhance your skills and strengthen knowledge of an IT Support Specialist

By Sergei R

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Apr 28, 2020

General view with basic details about security. It is a good start point for a beginner.

By Ivan B

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Mar 8, 2018

I have learnt a lot, it is a good point for starting in the (broad) field of IT Security

By Herman S

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Oct 12, 2023

This was a great course that covered a lot of information without feeling overwhelming.

By Matias R J

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Nov 2, 2020

I really enjoy it, from start to end.

I were able to revise many concepts that i forgot.

By PravinBalaji

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May 13, 2020

A good content course from Google encourages me to learn and do a lot. Thank You Google

By Sjir B

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Apr 14, 2018

Very fun course! I think it touched the right subjects and explained it in a great way.

By WEE H H

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Feb 27, 2021

Security is new to me and I would like to further my study on this subject. It is fun.

By Ralph A M

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Oct 4, 2020

This was an interesting way to present the concept of security in a data driven world.

By Paul B

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Nov 16, 2019

Great Course thank you to all the instructors it has been a great learning experience.

By jc A

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Jul 25, 2019

excellent course and program. i've learned alot and am proud and glad i stuck with it.

By Damaso

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Jan 28, 2019

Great information! IT Security will only become more prevalent. A very valuable course

By CLAIRE B S

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Nov 22, 2023

Learning IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts was challenging but great