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About the Course

This course provides a brief introduction to network architecture, operations, intrusion tactics, and security hardening. Learners will also be introduced to common network protocols and how systems use the TCP/IP model to communicate within a network. Learners will gain an understanding of network level vulnerabilities and how to secure a network against those vulnerabilities. Network security topics will include firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), system hardening, and virtual private networks. By the end of this course, you will: - Describe the structure of different computer networks. - Illustrate how data is sent and received over a network. - Recognize common network protocols. - Identify common network security measures and protocols. - Explain how to secure a network against intrusion tactics. - Compare and contrast local networks to cloud computing. - Explain the different types of system hardening techniques....

Top reviews

SD

Oct 13, 2024

it was amazing and all the concepts were simply explained . thank uh coursera for making it easier for me to understand these new topics to me in such a convient and simplified way

OS

Oct 7, 2023

The topics covered are cool and thought-provoking, particularly on how malicious actors can penetrate into a network. The activities in the course are interesting and fun to do.

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By Nelson M

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Jun 21, 2023

great course but I wish I had hands on experience

By Robert L

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Sep 13, 2024

Google Cybersecurity is an "Outstanding" course!

By Gokul D

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Mar 3, 2024

it helped me to learn network protocols and more

By Juan E M

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Nov 11, 2025

It's designed by Google. Do I need to say more?

By Hithesh K

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Jun 17, 2025

great teaching and wonderful experience on here

By Kodzo S D

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May 29, 2024

Great learning material with practical insights

By Victor M

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May 12, 2024

Curso extenso y bien estructurado. recomendable

By Mangalan G

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Nov 18, 2023

nice one to get a better foundational knowledge

By Steeven P

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Dec 12, 2025

Excelente Material para adquirir conocimientos

By Torin G

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Nov 28, 2025

Excellent course - lots of practical examples.

By Sudha

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Aug 11, 2025

all the graded assignments were really helpful

By Nelzon T P

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Nov 13, 2023

Great introductory course to network security.

By John J

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Oct 16, 2023

great course on Networks and Network Security.

By Cory O

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Aug 13, 2023

Great course, fundamentally critical concepts.

By shadik h

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Jun 6, 2023

thanks for learning me. i learn a lot of thing

By Mark A

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Dec 17, 2025

Great course. It gives you a good foundation.

By Kaleru S

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Jan 24, 2025

This course was perfect for beginners like me

By Muhammed C

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Mar 1, 2024

There are numerous technical aspects to gain.

By Rostislav P

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Dec 3, 2023

I think the best patz of this whole course :)

By Muhammad M S

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Oct 25, 2023

very good and i learned much from this course

By Kyungjin Y

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Aug 16, 2023

It was very information, but super difficult!

By maneesh g

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Jun 11, 2023

i learned a lot thank you google and coursera

By Eunice

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Dec 18, 2024

The course is easy to understand, i love it.

By Samuel M

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Aug 25, 2024

Perfect Instructors and great content thanks