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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

DS

Aug 16, 2018

This course was insane, all the possibilities, the potential for growth, and the different ways to help protect against cyber attacks. It was truly an eye-opening lesson in security. Thank you.

AB

Aug 21, 2019

A more in-depth concept can be included in the course and provide a reference to open source tools/technologies so young and aspiring security professionals can gain more out of this course.

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By Fernando C

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Jan 19, 2021

Thanks a lot Google/Coursera

By Kobby S

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Nov 29, 2020

i really enjoyed IT security

By Carlos A G B

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Oct 11, 2020

Excelent Course, nice topics

By Paulo H P

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Oct 5, 2020

Sensacional, muito bom mesmo

By Md. A R

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Sep 12, 2020

Thanks for your great Course

By Derrick K

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Aug 2, 2020

it was hard but i kept going

By KHAJAMAINUDDIN S M

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May 27, 2020

Its really a great course...

By Rhonda L F

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Nov 17, 2019

Very up to date information.

By Ahmad B

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Sep 9, 2019

great classes I learn a lots

By Yomar H

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Jul 6, 2019

Great course, very in-depth.

By Jessica R

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Dec 11, 2018

Brillantly clear and useful.

By Thomas K

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Dec 1, 2025

This was an amazing course.

By JAMES O

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Apr 9, 2025

Quite insightful experience

By Ronald C

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Aug 5, 2024

It was an excellent course.

By MARIA C S D C

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Jul 28, 2024

o curso é incrível !!!!!!!!

By Gebre G M

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Jul 5, 2024

Interesting course, thanks.

By Jalon B

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Oct 25, 2023

Amazing Certificate Program

By Dorota P

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Aug 20, 2023

Informative and interesting

By Josephine a J

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May 16, 2023

Awesome, full of knowledge,

By Nuttapong L

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Apr 29, 2023

Good for IT Support careers

By Ezra

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Sep 9, 2022

Great additional knowledge

By Jorge G

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Aug 11, 2022

Really Helpful information

By Muhammad A A

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Jul 7, 2022

lots of knowledge gain here

By Timothy J S

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Jun 4, 2022

Smooth experiene, enjoyable

By Andrew

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May 9, 2022

would like to see more Labs