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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 alec b

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Aug 27, 2025

EXCELENTE , GRACIAS POR LA OPORTUNIDAD

By Gus T

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Mar 17, 2025

Teacher was fun and enjoyed this class

By Kevin G

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Jul 18, 2024

Really enjoyable course! Learn a lot!!

By Susan A N

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Oct 19, 2023

Very in-depth with hands-on experience

By John S

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Sep 10, 2023

lots of good info from a good teacher!

By Lyra D

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Sep 2, 2023

Very challenging but very informative!

By Omar Z (

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Jun 21, 2023

am so glad and thankful to google team

By Toni H

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Mar 20, 2024

Buen curso y buen material de soporte

By Valdelice A S

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Nov 8, 2024

Great material and teachers, thank's

By Abhishek V

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Oct 12, 2024

topics can be covered in more depth.

By REZA P

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Jun 10, 2024

Sangat menarik dalam materi jaringan

By Mohammed T

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Feb 28, 2024

just going amazing with this journey

By Sammy K

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Feb 23, 2024

Very Informative,Detailed,Up-to date

By Dharmik J

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Dec 17, 2023

It's just amazing course. I Loved it

By KARTHIK

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Jun 23, 2023

thank you coursera team and google ,

By Seetharaman L

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Feb 21, 2025

fantastic era with proper questions

By sanjay p

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Jan 11, 2025

it was really a learning experience

By Jesse G

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Oct 5, 2024

I love this journey . Thanks google

By Adrian H

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Oct 1, 2024

very helpful and easy to understand

By Yinusa M

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Feb 12, 2024

well organised and delivered course

By Emmanuel B

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Aug 29, 2023

Very informative and intensive!!!!!

By Brian K

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Jul 14, 2023

Excellent instructing methodologies

By Yah y

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May 5, 2025

felt easy possible and i loved it.

By gabriel g

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Dec 13, 2024

excelente, todo muy bien detallado

By Gonzalo C

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Sep 17, 2024

Very helpful and beginner friendly