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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

LS

Sep 27, 2019

Fue muy interesante eme encanto, pude aprender muchas cosas que no sabia y todo esto va ser muy util para todos los trabajos que encuentre de ahora en adelante, gracias cousera. Gracias Google

SG

Nov 24, 2021

An absolutely engaging and challenging feat that I am so proud to have completed. I hope this opens new door and better job opportunities so that I can better enhance my future. Thank you Google

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By Evan B

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Aug 21, 2020

Amazing Course. However I do wish we went a little more depth into the algorithms used for encryption.

By Saif J

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Jun 26, 2020

Great Course with So much information and practical knowledge that can enhance your Professional field

By Chris F

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May 10, 2020

I'm better prepared to secure my home network and start learning more about how to protect businesses.

By Joe A

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Mar 2, 2024

This was the most enjoyable of all of the courses. I think I now know where to focus my studies next.

By Lucas F

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Mar 15, 2023

Curso bem explicado, com conteúdos relevantes e úteis para avaliar e aplicar no ambiente de trabalho.

By Deric N

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Oct 31, 2022

I have learnt many security concepts and terms in this course, and I have found it very informative.

By Andre B

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May 13, 2022

I LOVE THIS COURSE. I NOW KNOW HOW TO HANDLE SPYWARE, MALWARE, AND RANSOMWARE.

THANKS FOR THIS STUDY.

By Jack W

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Sep 6, 2020

I have acquired a vast amount of knowledge on security and the different attacks that compromise data

By Nihad S

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Jun 21, 2020

This is a professional course, i learned a lot of things about IT security and gained more experience

By Shakira S

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May 14, 2020

This was the most interesting and best laid out course with the best intructor of the specialization.

By Angel J C V

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Jul 15, 2019

This is a great experience and remarkable teaching. I was able to refine my skills and beyond. Thanks

By Rodrigo C

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Jun 19, 2025

Me ha gustado mucho de principio a fin , muy actualizado y muy interesante..¡¡ gracias por todo..¡¡¡

By Patrice B

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Nov 26, 2024

Google sure knows how to teach. It was very comprehensive catering to various learning techniques.

By Semone

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May 31, 2024

It was a very educational and hands on. I've gain knowledge, Skills and experience from this course.

By Vanessa B

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Sep 7, 2021

Great lesson and progression in the course to touch on all the pertinent topics needed for basic IT.

By Harold R J

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Jul 23, 2021

this course really helped me understand computers so much more than I did before, thank you so much

By Ahmad A

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Mar 14, 2021

its really fun and exhausted experience but there's a lot of things i could learned from this course

By Satwik D

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Jan 26, 2021

A very intuitive and quite-in-detail IT security course for beginners. This is 1-Course-handles-All!

By Emel R

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Jan 1, 2021

Great course for the beginners. Instructor did a great job of presenting the information. Thank you!

By Beatriz J

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Jul 11, 2020

A healthy and secure workplace brings a better family and a ventilated communities around the world.

By Dwight E

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Jul 3, 2020

Very informative! Provides all the fundamentals and more! This course is setting you up for success!

By Ryan A B

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Aug 31, 2023

If you study for CompTIA and this course, it'll give you an amazing foundation for IT related work.

By Jeff A E

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Aug 7, 2023

This is a great course, I was happy to find some cybersecurity courses in it too. Way to go google!

By Randara S K G

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Mar 25, 2023

This course has been incredibly enriching, and I am grateful for all that I have learned. Thank you

By Anthony C

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May 24, 2022

There was so much more information than I thought there would be in this course. I learned so much!