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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!

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.

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Apr 15, 2021

Thanks a lot

By Aloysius A A

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Mar 19, 2021

Nice course!

By Ellen N R

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Mar 14, 2021

Nice course!

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Mar 3, 2021

Very Amazing

By Fabián C

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Jan 19, 2021

Great course

By Brian S

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Jan 11, 2021

it was great

By Wilkenson F

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Dec 13, 2020

Great course

By Simon V

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Dec 5, 2020

Satisfactory

By Rosit S

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Nov 29, 2020

long journey

By Lorely D S

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Nov 4, 2020

Muy contenta

By Warren G U A

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Nov 2, 2020

EXCELLENT!!!

By Armon M

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Oct 10, 2020

great course

By Joseph J F C

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Oct 1, 2020

Nice course!

By Mostafa E R

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Oct 1, 2020

Great Course

By Warda H

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Sep 29, 2020

yes i did it

By Arjun A M A

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Sep 19, 2020

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Sep 10, 2020

Great course

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Sep 2, 2020

GREAT COURSE

By Dave P

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Aug 28, 2020

Good course.

By Zian Z

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Aug 16, 2020

Great course

By Kayiwa S J

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Aug 11, 2020

Great course

By GHITA M

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Aug 6, 2020

Very helpful

By Zhijun H

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Aug 3, 2020

great course

By MAINDARGI Y R

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Jul 12, 2020

Great course

By Paula B

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Jul 11, 2020

Great course