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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

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 KHALED M A A

Apr 17, 2018

nice course

By Kevin C

Mar 22, 2024

Very Good!

By Samuel A D

Jan 13, 2024

Good, Good

By Adejoke A

Sep 6, 2023

its Great!

By Dóra M

Aug 4, 2023

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Jul 10, 2023

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By CHANDAN K

Jun 27, 2023

very nice.

By Sang “ L

Apr 12, 2023

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By Kaleem U

Jan 18, 2023

Excellent.

By Robby Y

Nov 25, 2022

Awesome!!!

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Nov 12, 2022

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By Kevin R

Oct 6, 2022

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Oct 4, 2022

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By Kavishka M

Oct 1, 2022

very good

By Mahesh V

Sep 18, 2022

Excellent

By Almadani A

Sep 7, 2022

Excellent

By ZAKARIA E

Aug 11, 2022

GOOD COURS

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Jul 11, 2022

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Jul 2, 2022

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By Alfonso P C

May 19, 2022

excelente

By Esmael m E

Apr 22, 2022

Very Good

By Oscar A

Apr 15, 2022

Excellent.

By Emilz R

Jan 28, 2022

Good works

By PETE D

Jan 10, 2022

it was fun

By Rahul R

Oct 22, 2021

Thank you!