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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

EG

Oct 27, 2023

Simply amazing, just LOTS of resources and new information. Couldn't have asked for a better explanation to be honest. Felt overwhelming sometimes but I loved every detail about this one!

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

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By Miguel C

Dec 29, 2024

As a new learner of this field. It was challeging and really exciting making reports. It felt different and awesome. Thanks!

By Shiela C

Aug 5, 2025

Learned a lot about network and network security from this course. This is my weakness so im pretty happy to pass this one.

By Ahad U

Jul 7, 2025

This course was really great with respect to networking protocols . I really liked how each thing was discussed in detail .

By Michael G

Aug 29, 2023

Lots of material. I worked my way through it but I'll definitely have to go back for reviews to solidify my understanding.

By Neeraj M

May 29, 2023

Thank you google , its a awesome course designed for someone who is just looking to start a career in cybersecurity field.

By anne m j

Apr 15, 2024

It was harder for me to understand the Network infrastructure...but the course was well-structured and a lot of practices

By Jijesh D

Dec 5, 2023

This is an excellent course with a lot of heavy concepts covered well thru video, reading, and practice incident reports.

By Alice O

Mar 2, 2024

I have to say, Thank you for a well delivered program. I was very awake the whole way. I did this while on my downtime.

By Vutivi C M

Nov 12, 2023

Course 3 was a bit difficult but at the I managed; the whole course is fascinating can't wait for the remaining modules.

By James R

Sep 11, 2023

Excellent course. The instructor did an amazing job. Everything was prepared just right. I learned a lot in this course.

By Paola A B

Nov 6, 2023

me enacanto el tercer nivel fue un poco dificil peo me gusto todo lo que aprendi y los exercicios y ejemplos muy claros

By Vander R

Dec 12, 2023

Gostei muito desse curso, teve bastante informações, é bem completo para quem quer aprender sobre segurança em redes.

By Matias A I A

Sep 9, 2023

I loved it. I was able to analyze in depth and learn the three-way handshake of the TCP/IP protocol. Excellent course.

By Derek

Aug 9, 2024

I thought this was a great course. It starts to get more challenging here, but the fun kind. Learned lots. Thank you.

By Robert B

Nov 9, 2023

I have learned much in this course within 1-3 and there is a lot more to learn. I am enjoying learning Cybersecurity.

By Sami G

Oct 9, 2023

Lecciones muy claras, profesor al que se le entendía perfectamente tanto con los ejemplos como con las explicaciones.

By Sabin G I

Feb 19, 2024

I would like to say a big thanks to Chris for presenting this course that is very well structured and informative.

By TAWSEEF K

Dec 28, 2023

It's really beneficial to me and it teaches me to check network with the variety of tools available in the market.

By drew k

Dec 2, 2023

Lots of jargon to try and get your head around, but after that i think everything kinda, clicked into place for me

By Niclas D K

Sep 9, 2025

Probably one of the more interesting courses out the first ones I did, I learned a lot on how the internet worked

By scott

Nov 11, 2023

Great course. When I feel my brain banging in my head I know it's good. I know more today then I knew yesterday.

By Jett W

Jun 22, 2023

Great instructor, great content, great labs; so far the best course I have taken in this 8-Course Certification.

By Suraj T

Sep 16, 2024

I am happy to complete this course but disappointed by not getting any certificate after the course completion.

By Hjk

Aug 4, 2024

THIS COURSE IS SO PACKED WITH A LOT USEFUL INFORMATION AS REGARDS TO NETWORKS AND NETWORK SECURITY ,I RECOMMEND