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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.

LS

Sep 27, 2019

Fue muy interesante eme encanto, pude aprender muchas cosas que no sabia y todo esto va ser muy util para todos los trabajos que encuentre de ahora en adelante, gracias cousera. Gracias Google

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By Christine F

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Sep 30, 2019

This course was very interesting and tricky bu I did it!

By Marc J L

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Sep 1, 2019

Such a nice intro to security concepts. Great job folks!

By Ryan O

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Jan 8, 2019

Good course. Lots of valuable concepts and information.

By Tsekani J (

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Aug 4, 2018

Learned so much about security that I did not know about

By TAISSA G T D M

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Apr 8, 2025

O curso é muito eficiente, me ajudou bastante, obrigada

By Nguyen P K

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Sep 19, 2024

Very easy to understand and contain many useful lessons

By Jose D P

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Nov 25, 2023

Excellent course. A must do for all IT Support persons.

By Cameron C

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Apr 2, 2023

Thank you Gian, it was a great course! Very informative

By Saidatul S

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Mar 15, 2023

good course for early or beginner with zero knowledge .

By Argwens O

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Oct 10, 2022

perfect course indeed ,,thanks a lot to all my tuitors

By Heri L

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Jul 21, 2022

wow so great new knowladge thank you for the intructors

By Venkat G

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Jan 8, 2022

Fabulous Explanation and Good questions and assignments

By maritess b

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Nov 27, 2020

Thank you very much, I've learned a lot on this course.

By Prashant C

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Oct 28, 2020

thanks to the whole team who made this wonderful course

By LOGIN C

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Oct 15, 2020

Better Platform for Learning New Thing in Cheapest way.

By Stephanie D L S

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Aug 30, 2020

Very informative about all aspects in the IT community.

By MD A

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Aug 24, 2020

Thanks for a life saving ,career changing opportunities

By Jim H

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Apr 2, 2020

Comprehensive look at IT security methods and policies.

By Danard V

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Oct 9, 2019

Thank you! This was an amazing course. I learned a lot.

By Jean F D

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Aug 2, 2019

Beyond anything I thought I could do! Thank you Google!

By Jim E

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Feb 7, 2019

This was a very enlightening course. Great stuff. : )

By MaxBlo_1

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Apr 11, 2025

great course for starting to know about cyber security

By mbadhi r

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Sep 12, 2024

I like the teachers of this course I really enjoyed it

By Mercy O

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Jul 9, 2023

Great study materials, amazing tutors andgreat vidoes!

By Vyacheslav Z

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Apr 29, 2023

Excellent Course! I enjoyed learning a lot. Thank you!