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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

EG

Oct 27, 2023

Simply amazing, just LOTS of resources and new information. Couldn't have asked for a better explanation to be honest. Felt overwhelming sometimes but I loved every detail about this one!

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

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By Andrés G

Sep 2, 2024

It would be amazing if practice tests also changes, it's questions or answers.

By ALVARO J O A

Sep 1, 2025

mis conocimientos aumentaron y mi ser esta feliz de aprender mas. thank you.

By Nicolas N

Aug 29, 2023

I wish there were more plugin puzzles for study purposes but I learned a lot.

By Danielloz

Jan 14, 2024

Um dos melhores cursos se não o melhor curso que ja fiz de redes e segurança

By syed j

Oct 9, 2023

A very professional course. It is worded to join and learn from this Course.

By ISMAIL S A

Jul 1, 2023

Very interesting course, i have learned alot of skills of secruity networks.

By Eduardo M d O

Jan 6, 2024

Excelent course and a good way to practice the concepts and technical skils

By Omobamidele E

Dec 23, 2023

I have learnt a lot and i am still learning more. THANKS to the instructors

By Palanisami D

Jul 25, 2023

Fantastic coverage of network and its components and their security aspects

By Nnamdi A

Jul 23, 2023

The course is well structured for a beginner like me. I am really learning.

By Mercymoy G

Jun 21, 2023

Everything that you have learned is impressive, and the instructor amazing!

By Christine E

Jun 14, 2023

complicated but if you stick with it i promise to puzzle will come together

By Emaan Y M

Sep 1, 2025

so good to learn the concept of cybersecurity so grate ful to complete it

By Edwin A G M

Apr 16, 2025

Buen curso en lineas generales solo recomendaria que hubiera mas practicas

By Sidney P

Dec 13, 2023

Challenging concepts but detailed readings post-video intros helped a lot.

By Amir W R

Jul 20, 2023

What a way of transmitting knowledge, I am thankful to google and Coursera

By Kalek .

Mar 17, 2025

great course learned a lot and really starting to put everything together

By Celine W

Oct 29, 2024

very easy to follow, clear and precise instructions, and tons of support.

By Luis A A

Nov 28, 2023

very informative. makes me want to further my learning in cyber security.

By PHUONG V T

Jul 9, 2023

Excellent and well-designed course for entry-level cyber security analyst

By Saravanan K

Dec 9, 2024

Very useful information. I wish we can do more hands-on labs. Thank you.

By Shamveel k

Oct 19, 2023

superb methodology of teaching, interesting topics and creative learning

By George A

Oct 13, 2023

I have learned a lot of things to do with networks and network security.

By Igor P

Jul 14, 2023

The course is very useful for network defence activity in the SME level.