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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

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.

DM

Aug 13, 2023

Course was very knowledgeable and worth taking. I feel like the training wouldn't be complete if I didn't know about security and how important it is not just for me but for everyone using technology!

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By Abdullah A E H

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Oct 30, 2020

the course was long and hard to focus in every thing

By Quanbin S

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Oct 10, 2019

this course has too much information but less lab.

By Vysakh S N

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Mar 28, 2022

i am not able to download or see my certificate

By Lonnie M I

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Jul 20, 2020

was not hard enough after the first 2 courses.

By outing p

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May 5, 2024

I really needed more Practical activities

By Kumar R

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Dec 4, 2021

i am very happy to part of learning hear

By Tamara R

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Nov 8, 2024

I didn't like that it was super long

By Adityaraj

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May 22, 2020

practical explanation is required

By Keaton J

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Aug 13, 2024

difficult but great challenge

By David R M

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Sep 27, 2020

A good course. I recomend it

By Ravi C

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Apr 30, 2023

Highly complex course

By Donald C

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Nov 7, 2020

it was a hard course

By Jeremiah Z

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Oct 11, 2019

It was interesting

By Josh K

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Jul 15, 2020

Needs some work.

By Muhammad H b A G

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Dec 29, 2020

lack animation

By Hrefna A

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Nov 10, 2019

Good overview

By vinod k

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Jun 20, 2022

i very happy

By David V

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Aug 21, 2023

Too rushed.

By Chaiyan S

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Mar 28, 2021

Good Course

By Sunil K

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Oct 2, 2023

thank you

By Tom R

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Sep 21, 2020

it wasok

By Rani N

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Apr 18, 2022

Neutral

By Manuel d C J

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Jun 4, 2021

perfect

By Adham S

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Apr 26, 2024

dffhh

By Pedro G

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Feb 9, 2024

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