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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

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

GS

Apr 11, 2020

Personally, I found this course more dense than the previous courses. I would have liked to have seen more visual descriptions of the topics, e.g. cryptography. But other than that, great course :)

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By Shishir S

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Jan 13, 2021

AWESOME INSTRUCTOR AND ALL THE COURSE WAS VERY INTERESTING.

By Steeve J

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Dec 14, 2020

It has been a life fulfilling Journey!

"I am on to the Next"

By John M

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Oct 23, 2020

Really enjoyed the course. Trouble getting my certificate.

By Nishit J

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Aug 22, 2020

A great course with amazing insights to the security world.

By Harsimranjot S

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May 23, 2020

Learnt a piece of useful information regarding IT security.

By Binaya P

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Aug 6, 2019

Good course and covers from basic to practical application.

By James A M J

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May 17, 2019

Great course very fun, and learned a lot thank you coursera

By Erik R N

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Jul 3, 2025

Very helpful, learned a lot, both the theory and practice.

By Emmanuel O A

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Apr 9, 2025

THANKS FOR THE HANDS ON EXPERIENCE AND INDEPTH EXPLANATION

By Gbenga A

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Nov 27, 2023

The course are well detailed to understand and informative

By FARAH A A A

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Sep 7, 2023

احببته افضل دوره مرت علي شاكره لكم من اعماق قلبي شكرا قوقل

By Garrett F

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Jun 27, 2023

Learned alot! great refresher course or entry level course

By M R A

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Oct 17, 2022

saya siap dan saya sangat menyukai pembelajaran kursus ini

By LAKAVATH A D

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Sep 2, 2022

super course i have ever sence on computers as a freshman

By Bobi O

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Aug 26, 2022

Great course with helpful insights. I'd recommed to anyone

By Pushpendra B

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Feb 16, 2022

great course for beginners who are starting a carrer in It

By Jacob T

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Jan 30, 2022

This Course was great , so informative and presentational!

By Chinyere O

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Jan 29, 2022

I am glad i completed this course.. I learned a lot here!!

By Ajak D R

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Dec 18, 2020

excellent courses and looking forward to more challenges,

By Douglas P

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Dec 3, 2020

Excellent course I learned a lot about securing a network.

By Colby G

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Sep 20, 2020

Excellent course and info - I can't thank you all enough!

By Daniel N A D

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Jul 26, 2020

Great introductory course for IT Security oriented persons

By AJINKYA A B

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May 24, 2020

Excellent course help to improve my skill in tech support.

By Andrew R

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Oct 2, 2019

very enlightening and informative excellent work coursera

By Sandeep B

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Aug 25, 2019

Learned a lot in this course. It is recommanded to others.