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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.

AB

Aug 21, 2019

A more in-depth concept can be included in the course and provide a reference to open source tools/technologies so young and aspiring security professionals can gain more out of this course.

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By KEVIN W

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Jul 27, 2020

Great experience, expert lesson from expert teacher

By Nestor S

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May 19, 2020

great course, lots of good information and practice

By Irshad I

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Jan 6, 2020

it was a Good start and a nicely organized subjects

By Serhii P

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Aug 26, 2019

Nice basement for starting in IT career! Thank you!

By Keisha P B

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Jul 20, 2018

Very detailed. Involving. Well thought out course!!

By Eduardo M P T

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Apr 4, 2018

This is a great course about cybersecurity notions!

By VITOR G A D S

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Jun 4, 2025

e um curso em que nos prepara para vida acadêmica

By Sey J

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Dec 6, 2024

I am soo grateful to have the opportunity to learn

By Michael M

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Oct 28, 2024

Great program, thank you for newly learned skills!

By Billy F

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Oct 9, 2024

Recommend this course for anyone interested in IT!

By Najaia T

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Aug 20, 2024

Truly the best course to get back in the IT saddle

By Gustavo S O

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Dec 9, 2023

very educational i especially loved the quick labs

By sayed A

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Jun 20, 2022

Great Experience with a lot of new stuff learning.

By EFTIHIA X

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Mar 29, 2022

It was the most exciting part of the whole course.

By Aizhan T

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Oct 8, 2021

Thank you very much Coursera for this opportunity!

By Indrajit H N

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Sep 13, 2021

I have a great experience and have great knowledge

By david m

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May 5, 2021

very helpful for anyone trying to get in IT field.

By Mlove B

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Apr 23, 2021

my best course, with OS, great instructor as well.

By Luis M

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Jun 29, 2020

Lots of info but glad I got to learn a lot thanks.

By Melissa D

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Aug 19, 2019

This was a challenging course for me. I loved it!

By Jomar P N

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May 30, 2019

it was great experience learning! thanks coursera!

By Nick J

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Jun 11, 2018

Loved it! Waiting the whole course for this block!

By Ygor M G S

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Feb 21, 2025

Curso muito bom, bem intuitivo e não e cansativo.

By GUY M

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Sep 5, 2024

Excellent course learned a lot more than expected

By Jomar O R

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Jun 4, 2023

I had a great learning experience in this course.