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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

EG

Oct 27, 2023

Simply amazing, just LOTS of resources and new information. Couldn't have asked for a better explanation to be honest. Felt overwhelming sometimes but I loved every detail about this one!

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 Rob E

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Nov 18, 2024

This course is very informative, challenging, and fun! I have learned a lot about Cybersecurity

By destiny s

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Mar 3, 2024

Loved the instructor! Was able to focus and remember a lot of what was taught during the course!

By Randy A

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Oct 27, 2023

Kinda overwhelming but well worth it, from basics of networking to ports, attacks and protocols

By Evelyn C

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Apr 7, 2024

The instructor was awesome, the course detail was provided in a way that you could understand.

By MALCOLM G W

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Aug 15, 2023

It was surely an interesting course that thought me a lot about networks and network security

By Its C

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Jul 4, 2024

I did not feel like this deserved a 5, do not feel like it deserved a 4 either. Great course

By ShreeHarsha M

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Jun 7, 2024

awesome knowledge and experience gained from this course about networks and network security

By Faiza I A

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Feb 3, 2024

I REALLY ENJOYED LERANING FROM THIS COURSE. AS SOMEONE WITH ZERO KNOWLEDGE OF CYBER SECURITY

By David

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Apr 10, 2024

It's a lot to learn but it was worth it. Very detailed with various examples to relate with

By Ardit B

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Mar 6, 2024

Very intense and very informative. A lot of hands-on exercises. I loved that. Great course.

By Stephen L

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Sep 27, 2023

Very well done. I learned a great deal and plan on revisiting the information shared often.

By syeh b

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Oct 13, 2024

Coursera, as a top-notch learning platform, is extremely helpful for personal development.

By Erik G

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Aug 6, 2023

A very practical and well-structured course covering almost all areas of network security.

By Srinivas B

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Feb 16, 2024

lot of knowledge gain about network security and learn about how secure from attacker etc

By Dylan A

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Oct 26, 2023

Great class teaches same stuff you would learn in college network security class and more

By Cassie R

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Sep 26, 2023

I am so glad I started taking these course because it has opened a whole new world for me

By Oscar B Q

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Aug 16, 2023

Cien por ciento recomendable.. para quien quiera empezar en el mundo de la ciberseguridad

By Stephen H

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Dec 12, 2024

by far what i needed to understand how the job works before I get my hands on SIEM tools

By Delavonta M B

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May 10, 2025

Great comprehensive course on the basic understanding of Networks and Network Security.

By Jeremy D

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Feb 4, 2025

Very informative and interactive to practice what you learned with the given templates

By OLUSEGUN O

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Feb 1, 2024

Exemplary way to lecture such a very tedious course with so many similar nomenclature.

By Harold P

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Jan 14, 2024

Excellent information about security hardening and tools to prevent malicious attacks.

By natale m

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Dec 3, 2023

Very good learning tool for those trying to enter the cyber security field. I love it!

By Kabir H

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Jul 5, 2023

I have learnt a lot though it was beginning of the course. The instructor was amiging,

By noah d

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Dec 13, 2024

people were interesting and it was hard to hear some of them i would give a 4.7 stars