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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

GS

Apr 11, 2020

Personally, I found this course more dense than the previous courses. I would have liked to have seen more visual descriptions of the topics, e.g. cryptography. But other than that, great course :)

YG

May 10, 2023

It's a great study experience to participate in program. I received certificate from Google to upgrade knowledge and online certification. i.e. IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

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By SAPTARSHI D

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Jul 31, 2020

Great, Thanks Gian, Google and Coursera for such and Wonderful course.

By Chris G

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Jul 13, 2020

Some info packed lessons in here but always a fun learning experience.

By Shreenivas R

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Jun 27, 2020

these course is simply awesome, its great way of learning cheers !!!!!

By Juan D S C

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Jun 10, 2020

Excelente aprendi mucho sobre la seguridad y las amenazas que existen.

By Norma R

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May 3, 2020

This was by far the most interesting section of the IT Support course.

By Charles S

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Apr 23, 2020

Excellent course with a lot of very detailed and relevant information.

By Ehere A

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Jul 18, 2019

This course has enabled me acquired more knowledge about IT security !

By Kyle A H

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Oct 26, 2018

Awesome Course learned a lot of new material to add to my IT tool box!

By Jarvis Y

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Sep 5, 2018

A lot of great information and the final project was very challenging.

By H T G

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Jul 23, 2018

The teacher was very engaging and interesting! I enjoyed it very much.

By Peter O

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Sep 3, 2023

Helps to understand the security risk and how to defend against them.

By Vikash K L

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Sep 26, 2022

A lot of things you will learn in this course about IT and Security.

By lavender r

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Aug 31, 2021

Quite informative and up to date reflecting modern security concerns.

By Yashoda D S J

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Feb 7, 2021

I'm very satisfied about this course,course content and all lectures.

By Rendulph N

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Jan 19, 2021

I REALLY SUGGEST THIS PROGRAM FOR EACH AND EVERYONE FOR THE KNOWLEDGE

By Laura G A H

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Oct 1, 2020

Excellent course, I would like you to go deeper into network security

By WEERASINGHEGE G C P W

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Sep 27, 2020

I learned lots of lots new things through this course. Thanks google.

By RG7

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Jul 2, 2020

It's very informative, now im very well prepare towards my new career

By Abebe, Dereje

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May 17, 2020

it was a great addition to the whole Google IT support certification.

By Alexandra A

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May 4, 2020

Wow. I didnt think I could do this but I am so glad I did! Thank you!

By Sanan G

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Apr 3, 2020

Last modules were great however the course lacked practical guidance!

By Kegan R W

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Nov 2, 2018

Just completed the coarse and I cant wait to get into a career in IT!

By Balakrishna

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May 27, 2018

Its a great Course and learned a lot, thank you coursera and googlers

By Mario R d N C

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Apr 29, 2025

esse curso e muito bom voce vai aprende muitasa coisas de tecnologia

By Mirwais M

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Mar 12, 2024

its such a great course and its really important for todays security