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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

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.

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 DJ N

Oct 25, 2023

I will definitely encourage anyone interested in Cybersecurity to take this certification program.

By Deleted A

Oct 30, 2024

Good for me , it consolidates other course i have and until now i feel im doing progress in my cv

By Duro O

May 9, 2024

Excellent presentation of the course content by the lecturer. Wish the audio could be clearer

By Hernan D D H

Sep 27, 2025

Bueno, pero pide mucha precisión,( memoria y ser textual en las explicaciones del porque)

By Joseph23

Jul 11, 2023

The course was well taught but there was a need for more explanations for some subjects.

By Mária T

Apr 27, 2024

it was good, but I would appreciate more practical teachings for better imagination

By Nicholas L

Feb 21, 2024

a bit more challenging but gets deeper into security breaches and how to spot them.

By Ana M G V

May 26, 2025

Bastante interesante, pero algunos conceptos habría que explicarlos mejor

By Syed S R

Jul 13, 2023

Very helpful to learn basics pf networks and how it protect the networks.

By Ladislao G

Dec 14, 2023

I did learn new lessons and very important topics, I really love it.

By Mike K

Aug 2, 2023

to use tools would be the best solution, to use a vm setup perhaps

By Bruce G

May 13, 2023

Great course to provide a solid overview of Networks ins and outs.

By Ayush C

Jan 29, 2024

i thi nk according to me this course was or more better than now

By Rana Z u H

Apr 8, 2025

It was a good course that enhanced my knowledge of networking

By Andcore R

Jan 21, 2025

Bueno la verdad tiene demasiada teoria pero es facil de leer

By Amir K

May 7, 2024

Finally, I achieved my interesting and valuable certificate.

By David A

Sep 11, 2024

Everything was perfect, but not the cloud hardening things.

By Caitlin Z

Jun 20, 2023

A bit tough to grasp but in the end, i felt a bit better.

By Machel A

Oct 12, 2023

It was a lot but how it was covered was well thought of.

By Julius K

Aug 7, 2023

I feel this course has the real work required skill sets

By Ender K

Jun 5, 2023

Great Course, Self-Pacing helped me clear it in 24 hrs.

By Ender A

Mar 3, 2025

Formación de calidad, actualizada y fácil de entender.

By Joel H

Oct 10, 2023

gave a 4 star rating, just because nothing is perfect.

By harish y

Sep 3, 2024

Not got my completed certificate in this domain??????

By Salifu M

Dec 13, 2023

A lot more exemplar have to be done on this section.