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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....

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!

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 Mohamed Y M

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Mar 31, 2024

i loved this course thouth same how definitely hard but i rated 4

By Vikas R

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Nov 17, 2022

it was very good course and i hope it will helpful for my carrier

By John S

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Nov 5, 2020

I enjoyed this section a lot and it was very fun and interesting.

By Christopher M

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Jun 18, 2018

Challenging but enjoyed learning in depth about network security.

By Victor C

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Mar 17, 2023

Some of the answers for question didn't match what had been told

By tejbahadur

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Feb 20, 2019

course is informative. I can use it for my daily life even after

By Dave B

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Aug 23, 2020

Good content and the instructor was actually funny. (kind of.)

By Robert L

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Oct 1, 2018

Interesting course as an Intro for various technical concepts.

By Ury

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Jun 29, 2020

difficult and required a lot more patient. but good content

By Renuka P

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Apr 26, 2020

it was good, more hands-on session will add into the course

By Anthony T D

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Feb 8, 2019

Tough last project, but other than that, exceptional course

By Isam M

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Jul 20, 2023

Great course, I just believe it needs more hands-on labs.

By Cesar R M C

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Jun 26, 2019

Definitely worth taking. It's challenging and achievable.

By SHIVAM T

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Aug 2, 2020

It is a good course for having a hands on experience :D

By Bouaouiouch K

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May 3, 2022

good but cant take it over because time is passed? :-(

By BENJAMIN K A

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Jul 21, 2021

The goal for this course was well achieved, thank you.

By Onthatile T

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Dec 11, 2020

All the necessary skills i needed i acquired them here

By Ranjoy S R

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Jul 9, 2020

Could be better if there were more hands-on exercises.

By Luís C

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May 2, 2020

Very interesting course with full of isefull subjects

By Nungala J

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Feb 13, 2023

WOW, THIS COURSE IS GOOD AND EASY TO LEARN.

THANK YOU

By Abd e K

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Dec 17, 2022

this course is very important to start in it support

By Naung Y O

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Feb 10, 2019

I can't even imagine how harder in the real world.

By Harrison H

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Nov 11, 2018

Peer-reviewed assignments will be the death of me

By S. " S

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Jun 29, 2022

One of my favorite courses, if not, my favorite.

By Lee W

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Jul 16, 2020

Good overview of security for computer systems.