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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 Muhammad A

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Oct 11, 2023

I learn a lot from this course and now I am able to change my career in IT.

By Arvino Z

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Jul 18, 2022

easy-to-understand course material, very fun practical exercises.. awesome!

By abo a

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Nov 18, 2021

I have some problems like Sorry, your quota for this lab has been exceeded.

By mistercath

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Nov 10, 2021

This was a very unique opportunity and I'm very grateful for it. Thank you.

By Lloyd B

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Mar 9, 2021

This was a fun Cert, and I'm looking forward to taking more Coursera Cert's

By Florencia L

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Nov 22, 2020

I recommend this course, it has great information about the whole IT field.

By Rolan B

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Oct 5, 2020

I learned so much. The instructor did an awesome job explaining everything.

By M H

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Sep 27, 2020

****** LINK FOR INTERVIEW PREP DOES NOT WORK ******** Great course though.

By B K

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Aug 8, 2020

"your dignity" haha, thanks for making the class engaging and fun to listen

By Anaghan A

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May 27, 2020

Excellent! course to add something new in your knowledge about IT security.

By Ashok B

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May 2, 2020

An insightful course recommended for all persons looking for a career in IT

By Ken L

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Apr 12, 2020

Enjoyed this and superuser module too much I want to do them again... maybe

By Juan P V

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Feb 20, 2025

excelente, me permitió reforzar temas que me ayudarán en el mundo laboral.

By Angelica Q

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Oct 9, 2023

Wonderful! Would gladly take this course again and recommend it to anyone.

By Bruce T M

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Aug 12, 2023

Fantastic course. Very intense. There is so much knowledge and information

By Antrice V H

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Oct 20, 2022

I thought this course was very informative. I really enjoyed the material.

By Adonys B L

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Jun 15, 2022

Excellent, I learn a lot of thing, and all well explained

I am very happy

By Sandile M

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Jun 5, 2021

Over the moon with the course content, such a fun and visual way to learn.

By James W

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Nov 9, 2020

Great course collection for anyone looking to get into an IT based career.

By Nick D

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Jun 2, 2020

I found the course on cyber-security the most interesting and most useful!

By Jon R

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Jan 7, 2020

I learned a lot from this security course. A little overwhelming but good.

By Fernando

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Jun 23, 2018

Great course! It was the most challenging! I highly recommend this course.

By Jean P Q E

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Feb 8, 2025

muy buen curso para el tiempo que se realizará, gran abarcación de puntos

By AKindele F

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Jan 21, 2025

I learnt a whole lot from this course. Thanks to Google for this. Love it

By Priyanshu

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Sep 20, 2024

it's a good experience and i have learned so many things about IT support