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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

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!

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 Obaro O

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Sep 28, 2021

Learning has really been fun, challenging and interesting for me. I learnt a lot. Thanks to Google and Coursera!

By Saketh V

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Oct 18, 2020

I have learnt the basics of security required and to be followed not only in the IT industry but in my own life.

By Charley H H J

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Aug 15, 2024

Coursera was Great! I enjoyed every minute of the learning experience and the delivery of the course materials.

By Krishna T M

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May 19, 2022

Does require interactive approach when explaining complex concepts like WPA2, perhaps more animations would do.

By john r

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Dec 16, 2020

I Really enjoyed this course, it was easy to stay engaged with so much interesting information being presented.

By Sourabh N

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Aug 27, 2020

Hurrey i completed the course, and i have learned a lot of things here, now i can start my own company as well.

By Kim R

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Jun 17, 2020

I felt that this was a very informative course and definitely opened my eyes to security procedures and issues.

By Jorge C A F I

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Jun 8, 2020

REAAAALLY GOOD. I really like this course. Is really complete and use all the concepts previously learned! .e.e

By Jeff D

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Apr 3, 2020

Great course to learn terms and concepts, those things that are the building blocks of a great security system.

By Danielle B

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Mar 11, 2019

This course was much more in-depth than I expected. It was definitely challenging, and I learned a great deal.

By Ben B

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Jun 10, 2018

Very informative, at certain points too informative.But there is a lot of valuable information in these videos.

By Musa K

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Mar 3, 2023

Best course for the begineer in IT . For those who don't know about anything in IT. Highly recommend to those.

By umar e

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Feb 23, 2023

With lots of thanks IRM And Google Coursera team. We aspect in future other latest technology you have offer .

By Dr.Mahmoud S

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Oct 17, 2022

wonderfull course really change your prospects to IT and open new Horizon for career or even self improvement

By soumaya e b

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Sep 7, 2020

IT was an great online experience. So, I just will tell you go head and take it. You will be happy at the end.

By Mohd I S

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Aug 28, 2020

i experienced very good after completing this certification course now i am more confident as i completed this

By Jeffrey s

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Jul 14, 2020

Amazing course! The instructors really keep you engaged. All of the extra help with interviewing is priceless.

By Mohammed T C

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Apr 22, 2020

Learned a lot from this course hopefully the knowledge will help me in my job. I wish all the best. Thank you.

By Bahoz J

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Dec 11, 2023

That was so much fun to learn about this course and the IT Support Program. It was a lot of fun and engaging!

By Suidolem M

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Feb 9, 2022

Iam so greatfull for my Instructor Kelly and TA Avery and Marc. I am screaming Congrats to my fellow Cohorts!

By Vinod S

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Jul 26, 2021

It was a great experience, and I got the chance to sharpen my skill and pick up a few new ones along the way.

By Mehmet B O

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Nov 4, 2020

Thanks to Coursera and the Google team, especially the instructors. The first and biggest step on a new road.

By Jose H C M

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Oct 29, 2020

Really nice course it has a lot of good thing to know, and the teacher its really good explaining the topics.

By William A C

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Mar 14, 2020

The teacher really went into a lot of depth within these topics of Cybersecurity and he truly was a blessing!

By HASEEB R

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Nov 6, 2019

This course gives you knowledge about security and many more things that an IT person should know that's all.