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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 Lerroy D

Dec 4, 2023

Una experiencia excelente con contenidos y temarios bien nutridos .

By Ceo T

Nov 16, 2023

Amazing program. makes me feel more comfortable than other programs

By Tina M C

Oct 23, 2023

Learned so much more than I could have imagined, very informative .

By Victor C

Aug 17, 2023

its been a great experience and look forward to what comes ahead !!

By Jose N N

Jun 28, 2023

Another great course from Google and Coursera. Thank you very much!

By Richard D

Aug 1, 2024

Extremely informative. Great materials and a bunch of useful info.

By Juan H

Oct 18, 2023

love it i learned alot i will do this studies over and over again

By Forgiveness P

Aug 1, 2023

this has been a great course looking forward for the next topic 😊

By michel l

May 27, 2025

easy to learn, I.A for note is nice and video is really helpfull.

By Frederico M A

Mar 19, 2025

This represents an huge opportunity to advance my career. Thanks!

By Julio E

Mar 12, 2025

This course is one of the best courses I have experienced so far.

By emerald S

Feb 5, 2025

Amazing understood everything and love the assignments they give.

By Kashif A

Nov 15, 2023

Excellent Course - A must for anyone interested in Cyber Security

By Laura E N

Oct 10, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. It has a lot of useful information.

By Daniel O

Sep 30, 2023

Awesome!! Big thank you to Coursera and Google for this privilege

By muhammad i

Aug 22, 2025

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security nice learning

By Marcus M

Apr 20, 2025

Foi um curso muito bom para melhorar minhas habilidades na área.

By Swaminathan M

Dec 7, 2023

Really Superb Instructors and a great knowledge sharing session.

By RASHID M

Jun 12, 2023

The course material is very good and the delivery is excelllent.

By Bryan K

Sep 13, 2025

Great! i feel more confident after finished this certification.

By Will F

Jun 21, 2025

This is actually very helpful and I love it thank you google!!!

By Joshua M

Oct 31, 2024

This course is meeting my needs in a unique and satisfying way.

By Aditya S

Aug 2, 2024

Grateful for this networks course, learned a lot of new things.

By Chizitara A

Jul 28, 2024

This was a very interesting, informative and challenging course

By Abdullah H N

Nov 18, 2023

I have to learn more. This is the best course I have ever seen.