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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 Lucio S

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Oct 15, 2023

I'm learning a lot

By Byline407

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Sep 29, 2023

i love this course

By Mirko S G F

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Sep 25, 2023

Excellent teacher!

By Willy T

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Jul 10, 2023

Very good content.

By Marzia B

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Aug 10, 2025

Excellent courses

By Elsen J B P

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May 23, 2025

very informative.

By Brendha d O

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Feb 18, 2025

Very informative.

By ESTEFANI M J O

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Jan 5, 2025

excelente curso .

By Akobir

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Dec 24, 2024

Thanks for all!!!

By john j

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Oct 21, 2024

Very Informative.

By Glen E F

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Sep 7, 2024

I learnt a lot !!

By Mithun W

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Jul 4, 2024

learnt manythings

By LALITA B

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Jun 20, 2024

it helps me a lot

By Abasiyake E

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Feb 16, 2024

quite interesting

By Nino A

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Jan 26, 2024

I am so satisfied

By syed t

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Nov 23, 2023

Excellent course!

By Marcelo G T

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Nov 10, 2023

Amazing course :)

By Khadar W

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Jul 31, 2023

i recommended it.

By Elijah V

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Jul 6, 2023

so grateful am I.

By Mark A M

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Jul 1, 2023

Very informative!

By Adebayo O

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Jul 29, 2025

very interesting

By Yerrakula A 2

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Jul 22, 2025

wonderful course

By Dev B

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Apr 4, 2025

excellent course

By Kalal G

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Mar 18, 2025

It was very good

By Mossab b

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Feb 11, 2025

very educational