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About the Course

This course provides a brief introduction to network architecture, operations, intrusion tactics, and security hardening. Learners will also be introduced to common network protocols and how systems use the TCP/IP model to communicate within a network. Learners will gain an understanding of network level vulnerabilities and how to secure a network against those vulnerabilities. Network security topics will include firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), system hardening, and virtual private networks. By the end of this course, you will: - Describe the structure of different computer networks. - Illustrate how data is sent and received over a network. - Recognize common network protocols. - Identify common network security measures and protocols. - Explain how to secure a network against intrusion tactics. - Compare and contrast local networks to cloud computing. - Explain the different types of system hardening techniques....

Top reviews

MP

Dec 16, 2023

Like guiding through network and security elements ... fast. Challenging and rich in content but not going into too deep. The following courses in the certificate will delve deeper, I imagine.

SD

Oct 13, 2024

it was amazing and all the concepts were simply explained . thank uh coursera for making it easier for me to understand these new topics to me in such a convient and simplified way

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By Nelson M

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Jun 21, 2023

great course but I wish I had hands on experience

By Robert L

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Sep 13, 2024

Google Cybersecurity is an "Outstanding" course!

By Gokul D

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Mar 3, 2024

it helped me to learn network protocols and more

By Juan E M

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Nov 11, 2025

It's designed by Google. Do I need to say more?

By Hithesh K

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Jun 17, 2025

great teaching and wonderful experience on here

By Kodzo S D

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May 29, 2024

Great learning material with practical insights

By Victor M

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May 12, 2024

Curso extenso y bien estructurado. recomendable

By Mangalan G

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Nov 18, 2023

nice one to get a better foundational knowledge

By Steeven P

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Dec 12, 2025

Excelente Material para adquirir conocimientos

By Torin G

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Nov 28, 2025

Excellent course - lots of practical examples.

By Sudha

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Aug 11, 2025

all the graded assignments were really helpful

By Nelzon T P

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Nov 13, 2023

Great introductory course to network security.

By John J

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Oct 16, 2023

great course on Networks and Network Security.

By Cory O

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Aug 13, 2023

Great course, fundamentally critical concepts.

By shadik h

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Jun 6, 2023

thanks for learning me. i learn a lot of thing

By Mark A

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Dec 17, 2025

Great course. It gives you a good foundation.

By Kaleru S

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Jan 24, 2025

This course was perfect for beginners like me

By Muhammed C

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Mar 1, 2024

There are numerous technical aspects to gain.

By Rostislav P

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Dec 3, 2023

I think the best patz of this whole course :)

By Muhammad M S

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Oct 25, 2023

very good and i learned much from this course

By Kyungjin Y

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Aug 16, 2023

It was very information, but super difficult!

By maneesh g

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Jun 11, 2023

i learned a lot thank you google and coursera

By Eunice

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Dec 18, 2024

The course is easy to understand, i love it.

By Samuel M

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Aug 25, 2024

Perfect Instructors and great content thanks