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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

MA

Jan 21, 2025

Very clear, well explained videos. I tend to lose interest with video learning but I was kept engaged. Very enjoyable course helping you absorb lots of information quickly like a sponge.

TM

Feb 3, 2024

Even though it took a bit long to complete this network course, it was every insightful and as I've managed to get a little bit of knowledge about network and network security.

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By COBSIN, A T

Jul 24, 2025

Quite challenging, but it's where you'll learn! Thanks for this course!

By Elishama P

Mar 14, 2025

This is a highly informative module, I'll suggest you make some coffee.

By Sunny H

Jan 18, 2024

It was a great course and I learned quite a bit! Great teacher as well!

By Thabiso S

Nov 30, 2023

Find out things that I didn't know about wow this was very educational.

By Dzenan M

Aug 1, 2023

Great fundamental course to learn about networks and network protection

By Julie H

Jul 10, 2023

course was easy to follow and very thorough. I enjoyed the assignments.

By abdulrahman s

Feb 24, 2025

كانت دورة رائعة جدا جعلتني متحمسا اكثر شكرا لكم على هذا المجهود الرائع

By Ranjith K C

Jan 22, 2025

Awesome content and a through explanation of Networks and N/W Security

By frank

Mar 11, 2024

well in-depth information regarding network communication and security

By James W

Jan 11, 2024

Good section. It really is starting to bring concepts together for me.

By Kashif M

Dec 1, 2023

A good course to learn about networks and cyber security fundamentals!

By Evans K A

Nov 13, 2023

Well detailed course , with step by step guidlines. Bravoo Google Team

By Vanay H

Aug 29, 2023

Awesome refresher of material. The instructors were clear and concise.

By Richard F

Jul 28, 2023

It was really a wonderful session learning about Network security.....

By Siddhant R

May 23, 2023

Very nice course for dundamental skills and the skills we have learned

By Nestor G

Sep 11, 2024

The most interesting course until now. The teacher explain very great

By Samarth K

Jun 7, 2023

I love the instructor's teaching method best instructor in the world.

By Sarah S

Jan 28, 2023

Nice overview of networks, network attacks, and hardening strategies.

By Roderick d C

Apr 29, 2024

great for beginners who wanted to breakthrough to technology career.

By Thomas H (

Feb 26, 2024

So far learning on line through Coursera has been easy for me to do.

By Miyuru M

Sep 11, 2023

nice instructor it's easy to understand love you google keep this up

By Sheryln K M

Oct 17, 2025

very informative and easy to complete but only if you pay attention

By Lashanda M

Aug 7, 2024

learning all about connecting and protecting networks been amazing!

By Noah D

Jul 26, 2024

Great information and great instructor. I'm glad I took the course.

By Sanjiv k S

Apr 2, 2024

Perfect one with one of the easiest explanations.. Thanks, Coursera