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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 SYED J

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Jun 13, 2020

informative course

By Ben C

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Jun 8, 2020

Thank you so much!

By David B

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May 22, 2020

It was awesome!!!!

By Martin C

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Apr 30, 2020

Its a great course

By Niketan C

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Mar 1, 2020

very good course !

By Dawit W

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Feb 7, 2020

great achievement!

By Young L

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Jul 30, 2019

awesome way to end

By Nicholas A

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Mar 9, 2019

Great information.

By Fabrizio B

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Dec 29, 2018

Excellent material

By Mohammed M

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Nov 7, 2018

must take it folks

By Nirmal G

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Oct 17, 2018

very useful course

By Peerapong T

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Jul 30, 2018

Good for beginner.

By Pamela M

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Jun 17, 2018

Interesting course

By Ryan K

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Dec 12, 2023

AWESOME AND GREAT

By Maria R M

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Aug 10, 2023

excellent course.

By James A

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Mar 25, 2023

VERY SATISFACTORY

By Josefina

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Mar 25, 2023

Thank you for all

By Elias D

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Mar 13, 2023

it so nice course

By Midori A

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Mar 5, 2023

thank you so much

By Charles M

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Mar 18, 2022

hands on modules.

By Michail F

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Feb 24, 2022

BEST OF THE BEST!

By Trenton O

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Feb 2, 2022

I learned so much

By Bald E

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Dec 17, 2021

Very informative.

By Kelvin K

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Aug 23, 2021

It was super cool

By MATTHEW S A

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Jul 26, 2021

FANTASTIC COURSE