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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

OA

Jun 30, 2023

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.

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!

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By Aiuka M

Oct 19, 2023

very good training, i learn to much and now i'm excited to put it all in practice, thanks you'll, google + coursera.

By Michael B

Jan 9, 2023

Excellent course, I highly recommend it for anyone who has a desire to learn IT or want ot brush up on their skills.

By Charles T

Dec 21, 2022

This the best fundamental Cybersecurity for System Administrator and Linux Engineers also Unix Engineers For Future.

By Alisa M

Dec 12, 2022

Learned so much , please please want to take a course and get some great knowledge ...this it the course for you !!!

By Joseph

May 8, 2020

Detailed and concise. Would recommend more definition quizes then the ones they have which would help in retention.

By Mubashir H

Sep 10, 2023

The course covered the topics which are very useful to me. I learnt the things which I should know as IT Technician

By Wei-Chun V Y

Mar 13, 2022

This is a very informative course, explaining lots of introductory concepts, and it helps me get into the IT field.

By Jade H

Jul 11, 2019

The course was very informational and helpful. I am very thankful for this course and excited about the next steps.

By James N

Mar 21, 2019

I enjoyed this course. Setting up the company IT infrastructure was challenging and really made me think. Thank you

By Kymbat O

Jun 11, 2018

I would recommend this course for every modern user of computers as it gives the basic knowladge of educated usage.

By C. B (

Jun 29, 2023

Amazing course to those who want to get a glimpse about IT Security, and also are considering to study this filed.

By Jessica T

Apr 21, 2023

Fantastic Specialization! Highly recommend for those who enjoy expanding their ideas, creation, and just learning.

By heriberto v

Sep 14, 2022

a lot of information, that is helpfull to underdtand how systems work, about threats, viruses, security, so cool.

By Dave C

Jan 12, 2022

Holy acronyms batman! This course definitely took me the longest to complete but was incredibly informative a fun!

By Viktor K

Oct 21, 2021

I enjoyed the course and learned a lot from it. The content is well organised and focused on practical situations.

By Bhanu S

Sep 27, 2021

This course teach you everything you need to know about basic IT to Advance Defense against the digital dark arts.

By tanvir i

Mar 23, 2021

Lots of the learning methods and new things I have never imagined that I could learn. Best platform for new learns

By julien n

Oct 25, 2019

c'est vraiment un cours très intéressant pour les connaissances de base sur la sécurité informatique. Great course

By Hayley H

Jan 25, 2019

I loved the instructor! He made the difficult material more fun with great teaching habits and puns along the way.

By Aleksandra V

Sep 7, 2018

Awesome. I loved detailed overview of the security and threats. And also the play on the titbit from Harry Potter.

By Mihlali M

Feb 1, 2022

It was informative and quite a learning curve for myself esspecially on the networking side and security as well.

By Bola K

Jun 1, 2020

This is an amazingly important course that taught me quite alot about IT security. Thank you for the opportunity.

By Rosemary P

Nov 28, 2019

It was an excellent course that had a higher emphasis on having learn the material as opposed to getting a grade.

By Clint M

Sep 4, 2019

The final was a little difficult and was a little overwhelming, but what it taught me will help me in the future.

By La T C

Jan 7, 2019

Security is the field that I would like to pursue. This gave me a look into the various areas that I can go into.