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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 Alicino M

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Oct 12, 2023

A ton of concepts and examples.

By Pedro P R

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May 29, 2024

completo para una introduccion

By SIVA M

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Feb 25, 2024

explaining the topic was super

By Nanakqame S

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Nov 17, 2023

Great course by all standards

By MD J A A

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Jun 28, 2023

VERY GOOD LEARNING FROM GOOGLE

By Ribamar M

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Jan 29, 2023

excellent course and materials

By Alberto P

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Jul 19, 2025

algo pesado pero muy completo

By Carl-Ernst P F

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Nov 11, 2024

Wonderfully well prepared!!!!

By Miguel P

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Oct 26, 2024

the intructor was phenomenal.

By Deleted A

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Aug 27, 2024

A very well structured course

By Parth C

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Jul 17, 2024

best way to learn new courses

By Richard B

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Dec 25, 2023

good foundational information

By Lily H (

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Nov 10, 2023

absolutes beginner for non-IT

By Kenetra W

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Aug 27, 2023

Great breakdown

of everything

By Tobias M

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Nov 21, 2024

best way to get a better job

By Arnold L

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Mar 29, 2024

Flawless! Google like always

By Євген І

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Mar 28, 2024

Got really useful knowleges!

By Firdausi

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Mar 24, 2024

very interesting and helpful

By Adriel R

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Oct 18, 2023

very interesting information

By Bruno S

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Jun 14, 2025

o curso esta sendo perfeito

By Mustapha M

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Feb 23, 2025

Great course, thanks google

By Gaurav K

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Feb 17, 2025

Awesome learning experience

By Laurent N

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Oct 4, 2024

Very interesting course !!!

By Dr. J G

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Jul 3, 2024

excellent learning platform

By Luz M H A

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Apr 22, 2024

Entendible y bien explicado