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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 Thet P

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May 26, 2025

Good for learning everyone

By GN G

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May 22, 2025

Muy interesante y correcto

By Christopher K L

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Apr 27, 2025

curso muito bom, recomendo

By Danielwp

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Jan 6, 2025

For everyone in IT, 10/10!

By musdi m s

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Mar 9, 2024

thanks for share knowledge

By Pedro D

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Jan 17, 2024

Great Topics and Contents!

By Ahmad K

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Sep 4, 2023

very good course much info

By Kylie S

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Aug 16, 2023

loved every course of this

By David R

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Jul 3, 2023

Great introductory course!

By Syed T A

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Oct 5, 2022

Great Learning Experience.

By Teacher F

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May 7, 2022

one of the best I ever had

By KASIITA P

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Apr 20, 2022

It is the best course ever

By COM P

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Nov 13, 2021

Excelente, me gusto mucho.

By Mark J H

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May 19, 2021

Anotyher wonderful course!

By Cheryl D L

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Feb 21, 2021

Excellent and challenging.

By ELIAS P N

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Feb 8, 2021

Great! Thank you Coursera.

By Cruz G

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Dec 6, 2020

Great opportunity to learn

By Cesar A M C

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Dec 4, 2020

It's been a great Journey!

By Roxanne T

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Nov 3, 2020

Great learning opportunity

By ANIRBAN B 1

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Sep 28, 2020

Very Very Marvelous course

By Ashish

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Sep 23, 2020

great course for beginners

By DANIEL K Y M

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Sep 20, 2020

Me agradó mucho este curso

By Ashwani g

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Aug 15, 2020

One of the toughest course

By Thiago B P

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Jun 5, 2020

the best of me. thx google

By Alexander S P

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Apr 17, 2020

Thank you for this course!