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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

Apr 25, 2018

Great course that is full of useful information and presented in an easy to understand way. It's an awesome beginner course that will add to your knowledge and further your knowledge of IT security.

BK

Jun 10, 2018

I feel like this went way more in depth than I think most people just getting into it can handle. I think either this needs to be dumbed down or drawn out a bit more, but a lot of great info.

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By Shubham S

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Aug 29, 2020

Thank You Coursera

By Mukul G

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Aug 6, 2020

Just go for it....

By Alfan F P

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Jul 7, 2020

good course thanks

By SYED J

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Jun 13, 2020

informative course

By Ben C

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Jun 8, 2020

Thank you so much!

By David B

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May 22, 2020

It was awesome!!!!

By Martin C

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Apr 30, 2020

Its a great course

By Niketan C

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Mar 1, 2020

very good course !

By Dawit W

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Feb 7, 2020

great achievement!

By Young L

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Jul 30, 2019

awesome way to end

By Nicholas A

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Mar 9, 2019

Great information.

By Fabrizio B

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Dec 29, 2018

Excellent material

By Mohammed M

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Nov 7, 2018

must take it folks

By Nirmal G

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Oct 17, 2018

very useful course

By Peerapong T

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Jul 30, 2018

Good for beginner.

By Pamela M

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Jun 17, 2018

Interesting course

By Alejandro C

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Feb 27, 2026

This is Awesome!!

By eduardo b

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Feb 5, 2026

es muy buen curso

By Cleidiomar V B

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Jul 9, 2025

Muito bom o curso

By JOAO C R A

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Jun 4, 2025

curso muito legal

By Reydi P P

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Jun 3, 2025

Very good course.

By IZABELLY M S S

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Jun 3, 2025

muito bom o curso

By Angel B

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Apr 9, 2025

Excellent course!

By NILESH B

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Apr 1, 2025

It Is Good Course

By Ryan K

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Dec 12, 2023

AWESOME AND GREAT