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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

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

JO

Jun 4, 2019

Make you relies that we may lock are car and house but we really don'y think how an intrude can take control of our lives but gaining access through poor security at our home and work spaces

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By Dhanar B P

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Mar 17, 2021

Very nice and informative course

By Babel K

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Feb 23, 2021

Excelente conteúdo e explicações

By Sherron B

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Jan 18, 2021

This was an awesome experience!!

By Foday S

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Jan 6, 2021

Overly Interesting and educative

By Jad K

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Dec 14, 2020

Very interesting and deep course

By Dr. S D A

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Aug 18, 2020

Best Course Ever. Thanks Google.

By Ernesto R

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Jul 25, 2020

Thank you for the new knowledge!

By Desert F S M A

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Jun 6, 2020

it's good job, I benefited a lot

By Kirthiga D T

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Jun 4, 2020

Classic Course for IT Specialist

By Thierry B

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Jun 3, 2020

Very informative course security

By Zadkiel C

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Feb 1, 2020

very good information to learn..

By Jamel T

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Sep 11, 2019

Great wrap up to a great course!

By Cristina D

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May 17, 2019

Super dry, but very informative.

By Jose P

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Dec 18, 2018

Great course very informational.

By Raymond C

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Sep 5, 2018

great course, very informative!

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By MARIA L D S D

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Jun 26, 2025

Eu amei esse curso, recomendo!!

By Geoffrey K

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Jun 11, 2025

Deep insights on Cyber Seucirty

By JOSÉ C F D S

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May 29, 2025

muito bomtive muita experiencia

By LARA S F

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May 10, 2025

Ótimos,conteúdos e explicações.

By Deleted A

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Oct 25, 2024

Excellent course for beginners.

By Miriam S

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Aug 28, 2023

I learned a lot! Great! Thanks!

By Saifullahi S

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Apr 30, 2023

Very educative, and resourceful

By Sajeel A

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Mar 22, 2023

A lot of new things, I learnt !

By Viorel T

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Nov 20, 2022

Very good and very professional

By Zablon M

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Nov 3, 2021

Was such an enlightning course.