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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

JO

Jun 4, 2019

Make you relies that we may lock are car and house but we really don'y think how an intrude can take control of our lives but gaining access through poor security at our home and work spaces

AB

Aug 21, 2019

A more in-depth concept can be included in the course and provide a reference to open source tools/technologies so young and aspiring security professionals can gain more out of this course.

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By Todd R

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Mar 11, 2023

It is not easy but I have learned a lot about IT Security

By Matthew R

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Feb 25, 2021

Useful information for anyone on the internet not just IT

By Anthony G

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Jan 27, 2021

I FEEL LIKE A ROCKSTAR!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!!!!

By Atuhairwe E

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Nov 27, 2020

i have learnt indepth of security and security of attacks

By Amitabh

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Aug 10, 2020

It completely changed my perception. I 've learned a lot.

By Anjana S

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Jul 24, 2020

Very nice!! great course for cyber security enthusiasists

By Konatham N J b

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Jul 6, 2020

I learn so many cyber attacks basics and love this course

By Shubham S

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May 26, 2020

This Course is very helpful for beginner for IT Security.

By Patel P A

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Nov 17, 2019

Excellent course. Learnt a lot and enjoyed it thoroughly.

By Daniel L

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Mar 4, 2019

Last course and the best! Thank you for this quick intro!

By Reina r

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Jul 23, 2018

This was a tough course. Very detailed but very worth it!

By RUPAK M

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Jul 7, 2025

overall it is a good cousre for cyber security begeiners

By Kabayo B

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Apr 11, 2025

Excellent for getting started in IT and computer science

By Karan C

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Jun 22, 2023

excellent foundation!

very well deployed lab environement

By Bilel J

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Feb 20, 2023

This course is quite good. Thanks Google team. Much love

By Mohammed A A M

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Jul 19, 2022

I CANT SAY ANYTHING EXCEPT THAT WAS AN ICREDABILE COURSE

By Jamiu A

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Jul 18, 2022

Learnt a lot, confidence level boosted..Great job y'all

By Deleted A

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Jun 9, 2020

Interesting course. Learned more than I thought I would.

By Tebryia L

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Dec 21, 2019

Challenging and full of information, highly recommended!

By Wilhelm S

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Oct 20, 2019

Thank you so much for giving me the chance to take this.

By Ch F

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Sep 30, 2019

This course was very interesting and tricky bu I did it!

By Marc J L

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Sep 1, 2019

Such a nice intro to security concepts. Great job folks!

By Ryan O

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Jan 8, 2019

Good course. Lots of valuable concepts and information.

By Tsekani J (

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Aug 4, 2018

Learned so much about security that I did not know about

By Sandy R

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Feb 17, 2026

Amazing course!! I’m so recommended this certification.