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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

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

MA

Jan 21, 2025

Very clear, well explained videos. I tend to lose interest with video learning but I was kept engaged. Very enjoyable course helping you absorb lots of information quickly like a sponge.

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By Minada D

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Aug 5, 2023

I gained experience in activities

By Wilfrido R

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Aug 4, 2023

amazing experience

learning

a lot

By Jeff A E

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Jul 10, 2023

The course went as I expected it.

By Anthony G

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Nov 27, 2024

Excellent leaning no comparison.

By Aley C D L H

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Aug 10, 2024

Excelente curso y muy entendible

By Daniel W

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Sep 15, 2023

Excellent course. Learned a ton.

By ndeye s m

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Sep 1, 2023

excellent course easy to follow!

By Gabriel G P

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May 4, 2025

This was a very exiting course.

By jose y

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Oct 31, 2024

It was great and I learn a lot!

By ELON

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Mar 29, 2024

Exellent overview of Networking

By Joshua T

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Mar 9, 2024

This course is very in formable

By Avijit C

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Feb 11, 2024

Excellent course to start over.

By Alicino M

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Oct 12, 2023

A ton of concepts and examples.

By Pedro P R

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May 29, 2024

completo para una introduccion

By SIVA M

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Feb 25, 2024

explaining the topic was super

By Nanakqame S

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Nov 17, 2023

Great course by all standards

By MD J A A

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Jun 28, 2023

VERY GOOD LEARNING FROM GOOGLE

By Ribamar M

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Jan 29, 2023

excellent course and materials

By Alberto P

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Jul 19, 2025

algo pesado pero muy completo

By Carl-Ernst P F

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Nov 11, 2024

Wonderfully well prepared!!!!

By Miguel P

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Oct 26, 2024

the intructor was phenomenal.

By Deleted A

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Aug 27, 2024

A very well structured course

By Parth C

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Jul 17, 2024

best way to learn new courses

By Richard B

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Dec 25, 2023

good foundational information

By Lily H (

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Nov 10, 2023

absolutes beginner for non-IT