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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!

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.

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By Svetoslav B

Feb 17, 2020

Improved my knowledge base, it is a lot of material so tread carefully.

By Andrea B

Feb 19, 2024

E' un ottimo corso per acquisire una conoscenza generale del mondo IT.

By Alexander P

Jul 13, 2023

Great course! Learned so much I can't wait to apply in the real world!

By Shabako M

Feb 1, 2023

EXTREMELY SATISFIED AND LOVE TO RECOMMEND TO ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

By Anthony O

Oct 13, 2022

great course reviewed alot of what i knew and learned alot. thank you

By Tek T

Jan 13, 2022

It was a very good course I recommend it to anyone who want to know IT

By Jonathan R S

Oct 29, 2021

The course was excellent, everything learned will be put into practice

By Amos G B

Oct 7, 2021

This is a very in depth amazing course on security. Take lots of notes

By mark c

Jun 30, 2021

very good for increasing understanding of the many sides of the treat

By movies 0 c

Jan 12, 2021

this course it's so helpfull for my future creer thanks a lot coursera

By Justin W

Jan 2, 2021

Very informational even a seasoned veteran can learn from this course.

By Timothy R

Oct 15, 2020

This was definitely the hardest of the 5 courses, but I learned a lot.

By SAPTARSHI D

Jul 31, 2020

Great, Thanks Gian, Google and Coursera for such and Wonderful course.

By Chris G

Jul 13, 2020

Some info packed lessons in here but always a fun learning experience.

By Shreenivas R

Jun 27, 2020

these course is simply awesome, its great way of learning cheers !!!!!

By Juan D S C

Jun 10, 2020

Excelente aprendi mucho sobre la seguridad y las amenazas que existen.

By Norma R

May 3, 2020

This was by far the most interesting section of the IT Support course.

By Charles S

Apr 23, 2020

Excellent course with a lot of very detailed and relevant information.

By Ehere A

Jul 18, 2019

This course has enabled me acquired more knowledge about IT security !

By Kyle A H

Oct 26, 2018

Awesome Course learned a lot of new material to add to my IT tool box!

By Jarvis Y

Sep 5, 2018

A lot of great information and the final project was very challenging.

By H T G

Jul 23, 2018

The teacher was very engaging and interesting! I enjoyed it very much.

By Peter O

Sep 3, 2023

Helps to understand the security risk and how to defend against them.

By VIKASH K L

Sep 26, 2022

A lot of things you will learn in this course about IT and Security.

By lavender r

Aug 31, 2021

Quite informative and up to date reflecting modern security concerns.