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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

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!

PK

Apr 9, 2022

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 Rishi R S

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Jul 12, 2019

That's all lot security consideration in this course.

By Mella D C

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Mar 1, 2019

This course is truly packed with so much information!

By Bruce T

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Jul 2, 2018

There should be more labs for how to secure a network

By Divyanshi s

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Jul 30, 2022

happy to join this course . learn lots of new skills

By Mike M M

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Mar 20, 2022

It is well structured and i can recommend it anytime

By Teto K

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Mar 15, 2022

Awesome content but why cant i get my certification?

By Ilham F

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Jun 5, 2021

What amazing traning. Thank you google and coursera.

By Wonder K G

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May 24, 2021

i really love this course. you should also learn it.

By Widasun W

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Feb 23, 2021

i learn lot of things.. thanks google and instructor

By Jelena S

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Dec 1, 2020

This journey was really awesome! Thank you Google!!!

By JEFFERSON P R

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Nov 23, 2020

El modelo de aprendizaje es muy completo y didáctico

By Garry J

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Nov 20, 2020

This course was very interested I love it very much.

By Ahmed A

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Nov 7, 2020

The whole Experience really exceeded my expectations

By DEEPAK J

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May 22, 2020

IT WAS GREAT KINDLY PROVIDE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE MORE

By Ashley-Nicole B

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Dec 31, 2019

Loved it and would like to go over everything again!

By Islam M

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Sep 2, 2019

was long journey , i enjoyed every single step of it

By Rudolf C

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Oct 29, 2018

Covering a lot to topics which is good for security.

By Philip A

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Sep 25, 2018

The ideas in the course has universal applicability.

By Angela A

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Aug 8, 2018

This course was amazing! Thanks for the opportunity.

By Eris P

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Apr 23, 2023

Great and useful information for just everday life!

By Crisent D T M

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Jun 23, 2022

Excellent course for someone getting started in IT.

By JUDE I

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May 24, 2022

Great experience indeed! It was worth the sacrifies

By Jason J

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Aug 23, 2021

very interesting and i have learned many new things

By Mizanur R M

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Jul 19, 2021

Fully I enjoyed the courses, I learnt with delight.

By Joshua A A

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Feb 3, 2021

It was a great course and i enjoy taking part in it