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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

DS

Aug 16, 2018

This course was insane, all the possibilities, the potential for growth, and the different ways to help protect against cyber attacks. It was truly an eye-opening lesson in security. Thank you.

SG

Nov 24, 2021

An absolutely engaging and challenging feat that I am so proud to have completed. I hope this opens new door and better job opportunities so that I can better enhance my future. Thank you Google

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By Arturo R P

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Jun 24, 2020

Excelent and very complete course!!

By Duncan K

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Jun 18, 2020

Very interesting and useful content

By Umirbek M

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May 13, 2020

Amazing course. Great experience!!!

By Ray F

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Jan 5, 2020

great course and amazing exercises!

By Mahmoud A H A

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Nov 13, 2019

thank you very much for this course

By Edwin M

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Mar 18, 2019

Very good, very detail oriented....

By Melody L W

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Sep 16, 2018

We made it everyone!!! Congrats!!!!

By hector l a

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Sep 17, 2025

excelente, totalmente recomendado.

By Marcos A F L

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Jul 30, 2025

Top super recomendo, completíssimo

By Noman S

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May 5, 2025

awesome course for It professional

By Esinna I N

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May 4, 2025

Very satisfactory with this course

By Deleted A

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Aug 9, 2024

Thank for your free online course!

By movie d

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Jun 28, 2024

Very Interesting and Knowledgeable

By Fernando C

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Aug 9, 2023

Engaging and well curated content.

By Julissa B

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Apr 5, 2023

Really great program for beginners

By Justin D

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Oct 30, 2022

Great course! Highly recommended!

By Nathalie j

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May 17, 2022

great my fav out of all of them !

By Moises N M

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Mar 11, 2022

easy to follow and well explained!

By Matthew A

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Sep 17, 2021

It was a nice experience thus far.

By Tayo O O

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Apr 30, 2021

Amazing course .. Highly recommend

By NSUHOREIDEM E

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Mar 21, 2021

A challenging and rewarding course

By Lautaro A

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Feb 15, 2021

Awesome and super complete course.

By ricardo a u m

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Feb 14, 2021

I've enjoyed so much this course!!

By Davis N

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Nov 13, 2020

It was fun and very informational.

By Lymon M

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Jul 28, 2020

5 Star delivery by the instructor.