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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 Murray L

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Jun 13, 2024

Amazing course materials and learning opportunities!

By Isaac W

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Jan 8, 2024

This section was great! Challenging, yet enjoyable

By Amro A N A

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Aug 26, 2023

A lot of information to learn, was quite challenging

By Joseph F

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May 19, 2023

Great foundation for a beginning certificate course.

By Arao D

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Jan 23, 2025

I appreciated the way how the course was delivered.

By Mulugeta T

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Jan 15, 2024

I love it and i learnt a lot of security measures.

By indra b

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Jul 28, 2023

Top for learning basic network and network security

By maxwell y

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Jul 23, 2023

Brilliant understanding as a new network foundation

By Ryan M

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Jul 16, 2023

Thank you for the challenge and opportunity GOOGLE!

By Gustavo A T M

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May 25, 2023

Excelente contenido educativo sobre ciberseguridad.

By Bernard H

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Jan 27, 2025

Excellent overview of Networks & security measures

By Ronald T

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Oct 16, 2023

I learned new things. Reinforced my understanding.

By Allen B

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Sep 16, 2023

Learning so much. It's been a great course so far.

By Abdul L A B M

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Sep 4, 2023

thank for input about network and network security

By Regis M T

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May 21, 2025

c'est un cours très exceptionnel dans ce parcours

By Joshua G

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Aug 31, 2024

Another great instructor, awesome teaching style.

By Asim K - 8 T

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Jul 31, 2024

cover all about networks security topic and tools

By Roberto C d S

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Jul 31, 2023

Great course, very dense and a lot of new skills.

By Nelson M

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Jun 21, 2023

great course but I wish I had hands on experience

By Robert L

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Sep 13, 2024

Google Cybersecurity is an "Outstanding" course!

By Gokul D

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Mar 3, 2024

it helped me to learn network protocols and more

By Hithesh K

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Jun 17, 2025

great teaching and wonderful experience on here

By Kodzo S D

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May 29, 2024

Great learning material with practical insights

By Victor M

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May 12, 2024

Curso extenso y bien estructurado. recomendable

By Mangalan G

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Nov 18, 2023

nice one to get a better foundational knowledge