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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

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.

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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By Mortimer L

Mar 11, 2019

Though this course is at the introductory level, it is quite intense. Great tutors, excellent labs and decent extra reading materials.

By Christopher C

Aug 26, 2018

The teachers were awesome. Some of the labs were faulty and didn't give good explanations, but the information in general was awesome.

By Steve C I

Apr 6, 2022

I wish there were more hands on oportunities like with the Platfom course, but hey, it was informative. Lots basics and common sense.

By Richard

Jun 16, 2020

It was a hard and fun ride. I'll be sure to revisit this course for a refresher as it did all the introduction of what being an IT is

By Sebastian (

Jan 28, 2024

a very good course to get your foot in the door and see what fields of IT your interested in and learn a bit about all fields of IT.

By Anna L

Sep 6, 2022

Pretty good, in general. I'm taking it for a job I already have, so the parts about getting a job were not relevant at this time.

By Valerio D R

Sep 7, 2018

Very good course. Maybe some more practical examples would be nice, like placement and setup of hardware components in the network

By Nekoula A

Sep 29, 2022

Good info, balanced background , gets you through the door. Basically teaches you the alphabet up to you to get good at reading.

By Clarence A

Sep 7, 2018

I would like more questions during the course. During the videos so that I can learn better. Atleast one per topic or definition.

By Mark H

May 3, 2018

Good coverage of material. Important things to understand.

I still found some topics to be confusing, even after re-watching them.

By Alberto C

Apr 30, 2021

Good beginning information, although it would have been beneficial to get more hands on experience on tackling security issues.

By Richard K

Apr 20, 2021

I have a bit of a challenge but all same I have been able to complete it. I will have to review more of such and work out more.

By Muhammad A

Oct 6, 2019

I would strongly recommend, when lecture is being played, show more of the process as animated instead of teacher's appearance.

By Ilasia P

May 2, 2023

This was definitely a challenging course for me but I got the knowledge

and skills that I need to succeed in this new career .

By Kiera L C

Feb 21, 2018

Great course!! Easy to understand. Already knew most of it, just filled in some gaps. Instructor was funny and spoke clearly

By Sandisiwe M

Jul 25, 2022

very infromative, some of the content was a bit steep for a new beginner but with additional research, I managed. Thank you

By Aaron C C

Apr 18, 2019

I would have liked more hands on activities in this course. Other than that, there is a ton of information. Good course.

By Rocklyn K

Nov 4, 2021

This course has taught me a lot about information technology and I am excited to go out there and use what I have learned

By Dylan L

Dec 30, 2021

I feel like some of the other courses in the program were more in-depth than this one but I did learn some new stuff.

By Andrew G

Sep 3, 2019

There were some dead links in the readings that were used, but other than that I found it enjoyable and educational.

By Brad S

Mar 21, 2018

Description for the final assignment was too vague. Passed it on the second try but the target was not very clear.

By Miguel E

Jul 20, 2022

i actually like this course alot it let know alittle more about this subject then i thought i did or wouldve know

By Sandra S

Aug 17, 2022

Thank you for all the great courses and instruction! How do I obtain my completed certificate for all 5 courses?

By Oluwaseun O A

May 11, 2022

It was a very good course with challenges the It security module needs some improvement an better explanations

By Danny M

Aug 26, 2024

Very involved course. Fine grained and good material minus the QWIKLABS windows exercises but overall great!