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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 Akshat P 6 3

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Jul 24, 2025

Honestly this course is the best!

By Panayot H

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Feb 11, 2025

Good but not an easy task for me.

By BHARATH A

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Jan 28, 2025

The best course in cyber security

By Asif R

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Dec 14, 2024

nicely explained, great Course !!

By Onaara O

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Sep 14, 2024

nice, i enjoy leading this course

By Eric

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Aug 5, 2024

It is a very professional course.

By Coach K

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Apr 4, 2024

Everything was soo easy to learn.

By Yemisi D

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Feb 23, 2024

Awesome training. Thank you Chris

By Luis G

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Dec 24, 2023

This was so insightful! Thank you

By Somudro B

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Nov 12, 2023

Great Course and Great instructor

By jean d

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Aug 22, 2023

Organized and clear explanations

By Babatunde I O

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Aug 21, 2023

great course, thank you for this.

By Minada D

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Aug 5, 2023

I gained experience in activities

By Wilfrido R

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Aug 4, 2023

amazing experience

learning

a lot

By Jeff A E

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Jul 10, 2023

The course went as I expected it.

By Anthony G

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Nov 27, 2024

Excellent leaning no comparison.

By Aley C D L H

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Aug 10, 2024

Excelente curso y muy entendible

By Daniel W

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Sep 15, 2023

Excellent course. Learned a ton.

By ndeye s m

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Sep 1, 2023

excellent course easy to follow!

By Valeria B

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Jan 9, 2026

Un poco largo pero es muy bueno

By Gabriel G P

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May 4, 2025

This was a very exiting course.

By Joseline

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Oct 31, 2024

It was great and I learn a lot!

By ELON

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Mar 29, 2024

Exellent overview of Networking

By Joshua T

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Mar 9, 2024

This course is very in formable

By Avijit C

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Feb 11, 2024

Excellent course to start over.