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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

MP

Dec 16, 2023

Like guiding through network and security elements ... fast. Challenging and rich in content but not going into too deep. The following courses in the certificate will delve deeper, I imagine.

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 Rostislav P

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Dec 3, 2023

I think the best patz of this whole course :)

By Muhammad M S

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Oct 25, 2023

very good and i learned much from this course

By Kyungjin Y

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Aug 16, 2023

It was very information, but super difficult!

By maneesh g

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Jun 11, 2023

i learned a lot thank you google and coursera

By Eunice

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Dec 18, 2024

The course is easy to understand, i love it.

By Samuel M

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Aug 25, 2024

Perfect Instructors and great content thanks

By Sandrine M

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Dec 1, 2023

Instructor was easy to follow. Very helpful!

By Omer O

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Dec 1, 2023

An interesting and informative course thanks

By Rucavanne H

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Nov 22, 2023

This is an amazing course! Thank you, GOOGLE

By Fodé D

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Jun 14, 2023

A great refresher on network-related topics.

By Omie R O A

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Jul 9, 2025

I am really having fun learning new skills.

By Joel K

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Mar 11, 2025

Really a shift up from the previous courses

By John D L M

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Dec 5, 2023

Touch. Challenging. Enlightening. Exciting.

By Dominic E

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Oct 4, 2023

This course is very interesting! Thank you.

By Irshad A K

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Aug 27, 2023

Great content in an easy to understand way!

By redwan p

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Aug 23, 2023

best fundamental course. thank you coursera

By Yvette H

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Jul 7, 2023

Able to work alone and understand material.

By Lucas É d O S

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Jul 3, 2025

Muito bom, qualidade excelente de material

By claudio s

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Mar 7, 2025

Excelente curso voltado para cibeseguranca

By Vanessa A N

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May 28, 2024

The course was informative and interesting

By FC M

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Apr 29, 2024

EXCELENTE DEMASIADO COMPLETO E INTERACTIVO

By Eias A

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Jun 25, 2023

Super, excellent and wonderful explanation

By Ammara U B 2 F N L

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Aug 8, 2025

Exceptional course for complete beginners

By Sofiyullahi A

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Feb 7, 2025

Very detailed and well explanatory course