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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 Cesar O

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Feb 11, 2020

Excellent course!

By Sait N

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Aug 29, 2019

Thanks a loooooot

By Kyle H

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Aug 5, 2019

Excellent course!

By Guray C

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Jun 16, 2019

That was super !!

By Luzifer C

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May 21, 2019

I like it already

By Cezar A d L S

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Sep 30, 2018

Excellent course.

By Peter D

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Oct 21, 2024

I learned a lot!

By Buz

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Jun 24, 2024

excellent course

By MUSTAFA S

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May 21, 2024

Security in mind

By Christ I

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Apr 21, 2024

Great experience

By DAVID B

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Oct 13, 2023

very good course

By Robert P

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Aug 11, 2023

very informative

By Sergey L

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Aug 3, 2023

Thanks a lot !

By Muhammad U B

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Jun 13, 2023

satified conrent

By Hrishi n

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Apr 13, 2023

wonderful course

By Richard H

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Feb 1, 2023

Very informative

By Matthew B

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Oct 18, 2022

It helps a lot.

By Pablo N D L

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Oct 15, 2022

excelente curso

By Navin M

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Sep 29, 2022

one good course

By Mark B

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Sep 14, 2022

Very Informative

By Wilson L l

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Aug 27, 2022

quite intersting

By Avijit C

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Aug 18, 2022

its Billiant !!!

By BENITES V J L

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Jan 23, 2022

Excelente Curso

By Mohammad N I

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Jan 18, 2022

Excellent course

By Carlos S

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Dec 3, 2021

excellent course