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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 Robby Y

Nov 25, 2022

Awesome!!!

By Vali C D

Nov 12, 2022

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By Kevin R

Oct 6, 2022

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By Jean T

Oct 4, 2022

Than you.

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

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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

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By Akorede A S

Sep 17, 2021

Awesome!!!

By Guillermo R M M

Sep 1, 2021

Excellent!

By Arya C

Jul 31, 2021

Great one.

By adarsh p

Jul 26, 2021

Loved it !

By Herby R

Jun 4, 2021

Good stuff

By Karma W

Apr 26, 2021

Excellent!

By Jevgeni P

Apr 8, 2021

Thank you.

By Mariano V

Dec 26, 2020

Excelente!

By Ughanthi.S

Dec 21, 2020

Super cool