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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 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

By Arbelo K

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Nov 9, 2024

Amazing course to learn network security.

By Kunal D

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Dec 23, 2023

very knowledgeable and practical oriented

By Georgios V

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Dec 10, 2023

Very interesting and important knowledge!

By Daniel A G

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Dec 1, 2023

Great foundational skills for Networking.

By abdulrahman a

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Oct 26, 2023

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious course

By sanil S p

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Sep 26, 2024

Really great explanations with examples.

By Alegbe J

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Jul 23, 2024

best way to start learning cybersecurity

By bad l

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Sep 19, 2023

the contain and the mentor all very good

By Anosha K

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Oct 26, 2025

outsanding explaination of the content.

By LÁZARO C M

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Sep 18, 2025

Excelente toda la información del curso

By Nicolas V

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Mar 21, 2025

Muy interesante para afianzar conceptos

By Olakekan A

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Dec 19, 2024

Best and easy to learn and understand .

By Juan L L T

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Sep 24, 2024

Muy buen curso de alto valor academico.

By Modupe A

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Mar 13, 2024

Really good, enjoyed the hand-on nature

By Enajite J L A

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Jan 22, 2024

Excellently designed course! Well done!

By jimmy f

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Nov 16, 2023

enjoying the presentation and materials

By Jimmy G

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Oct 21, 2023

A very interesting learning experience.