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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

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

DZ

Sep 24, 2023

I had to do this while sick and injured...BRUTAL. But this course WILL teach you the working skills of it. Just make sure to know how to set up your computer when you go to work and you're good.

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By Minada D

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Aug 5, 2023

I gained experience in activities

By Wilfrido R

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Aug 4, 2023

amazing experience

learning

a lot

By Jeff A E

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Jul 10, 2023

The course went as I expected it.

By Anthony G

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Nov 27, 2024

Excellent leaning no comparison.

By Aley C D L H

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Aug 10, 2024

Excelente curso y muy entendible

By Daniel W

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Sep 15, 2023

Excellent course. Learned a ton.

By ndeye s m

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Sep 1, 2023

excellent course easy to follow!

By Gabriel G P

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May 4, 2025

This was a very exiting course.

By jose y

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Oct 31, 2024

It was great and I learn a lot!

By ELON

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Mar 29, 2024

Exellent overview of Networking

By Joshua T

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Mar 9, 2024

This course is very in formable

By Avijit C

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Feb 11, 2024

Excellent course to start over.

By Alicino M

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Oct 12, 2023

A ton of concepts and examples.

By Pedro P R

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May 29, 2024

completo para una introduccion

By SIVA M

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Feb 25, 2024

explaining the topic was super

By Nanakqame S

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Nov 17, 2023

Great course by all standards

By MD J A A

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Jun 28, 2023

VERY GOOD LEARNING FROM GOOGLE

By Ribamar M

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Jan 29, 2023

excellent course and materials

By Alberto P

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Jul 19, 2025

algo pesado pero muy completo

By Carl-Ernst P F

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Nov 11, 2024

Wonderfully well prepared!!!!

By Miguel P

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Oct 26, 2024

the intructor was phenomenal.

By Deleted A

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Aug 27, 2024

A very well structured course

By Parth C

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Jul 17, 2024

best way to learn new courses

By Richard B

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Dec 25, 2023

good foundational information

By Lily H (

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Nov 10, 2023

absolutes beginner for non-IT