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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 Marcus G

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Dec 15, 2020

Encryption was a doozie.

By Chance M

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Nov 16, 2020

Everything was awesome!!

By Ramanath B

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Aug 30, 2020

Very informative course.

By Jede B

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Aug 2, 2020

wooo -hooo!!!! I did it!

By ROAHITH S

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Aug 1, 2020

i loved all these course

By Chhatrala Y

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Jul 5, 2020

Very nice course awesome

By Sehrob I

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Jun 2, 2020

Wow! This was fantastic!

By AKRAM B

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May 14, 2020

the greatest course ever

By Maftun

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Dec 18, 2019

I've learnt many things.

By Rahul S

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Sep 14, 2018

very important knowlewge

By Clint B

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Aug 1, 2018

Great Class on Secrurity

By Leonardo G

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Oct 11, 2025

Me gusto mucho. Gracias

By Temi O

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May 25, 2025

It is very educational.

By RYAN A E

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May 7, 2025

muito bom ( very good )

By Elvan B

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Apr 27, 2025

very good for beginners

By Nelida M

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Mar 16, 2025

good but too fast paced

By Dilshod X

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Sep 24, 2024

Я очень рад этого курса

By Rehan T

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Sep 15, 2024

wow very amazing course

By Fakhar B

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Sep 3, 2024

Excellent easy to learn

By Purity M

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Mar 6, 2024

Very insightful course.

By Alaa S

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Jan 9, 2024

this is the best course

By Noe C

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Sep 24, 2023

Very good and extensive

By Folashade O

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Sep 11, 2023

very informative course

By Mubarak A

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Aug 15, 2023

Wonder full certificate

By Swathi K

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Mar 25, 2023

It was good experience.