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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

LS

Sep 27, 2019

Fue muy interesante eme encanto, pude aprender muchas cosas que no sabia y todo esto va ser muy util para todos los trabajos que encuentre de ahora en adelante, gracias cousera. Gracias Google

SG

Nov 24, 2021

An absolutely engaging and challenging feat that I am so proud to have completed. I hope this opens new door and better job opportunities so that I can better enhance my future. Thank you Google

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By NEVIN M

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Jul 20, 2020

Very good course for beginners

By Carlos A

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Jul 3, 2020

Great course. Gian was awesome

By ANKUR V

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Jun 7, 2020

Thank you! It was Nice course.

By Raouf B

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May 9, 2020

Simply, It's an amazing course

By reginald p

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May 4, 2020

I highly recommend this course

By Malik T H

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Dec 9, 2019

Love it very good informative.

By Emmanuel E

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Jul 9, 2019

best of the courses by a mile.

By EZABO B

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Jan 30, 2019

Thanks for the exciting course

By Woosung Y

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Apr 20, 2018

Final homework was though Haha

By Nicolás S V

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Mar 23, 2018

Alohomora won't work here :P !

By LEONARDO F G A

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Aug 11, 2025

Es una Excelente oportunidad.

By Abdur R

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Nov 13, 2024

it was a wonderful experience

By Peter M

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Oct 21, 2024

i think the name is cooooool!

By Manla I

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Oct 12, 2024

very insightful and practical

By Md. C D

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Jun 30, 2024

It was a great journey to me.

By Bridget E

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Sep 16, 2023

Easy to follow and understand

By Ritik K

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May 31, 2023

thanks for wonder full course

By Rai S B

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May 12, 2023

good course and very complete

By HAKIM A

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Dec 27, 2022

really useful courses

thanks

By Muhammad F F

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Nov 1, 2022

Great Go Go Google & Coursera

By Adefoyeke T E G

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Jul 25, 2022

very useful and very helpful.

By ekow b

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Feb 6, 2022

very insightful and educative

By Ashwin S

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Jul 29, 2021

Very detailed and informative

By Peace Y

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May 2, 2021

Nice course, great instructor

By Mark P S

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Dec 21, 2020

Whew! I can finally breathe.