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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 indra b

Jul 28, 2023

Top for learning basic network and network security

By maxwell y

Jul 23, 2023

Brilliant understanding as a new network foundation

By Ryan M

Jul 16, 2023

Thank you for the challenge and opportunity GOOGLE!

By Gustavo A T M

May 25, 2023

Excelente contenido educativo sobre ciberseguridad.

By Bernard H

Jan 27, 2025

Excellent overview of Networks & security measures

By Ronald T

Oct 16, 2023

I learned new things. Reinforced my understanding.

By Allen B

Sep 16, 2023

Learning so much. It's been a great course so far.

By Abdul L A B M

Sep 4, 2023

thank for input about network and network security

By Regis M T

May 21, 2025

c'est un cours très exceptionnel dans ce parcours

By Joshua G

Aug 31, 2024

Another great instructor, awesome teaching style.

By Asim K - 8 T

Jul 31, 2024

cover all about networks security topic and tools

By Roberto C d S

Jul 31, 2023

Great course, very dense and a lot of new skills.

By Nelson M

Jun 21, 2023

great course but I wish I had hands on experience

By Robert L

Sep 13, 2024

Google Cybersecurity is an "Outstanding" course!

By Gokul D

Mar 3, 2024

it helped me to learn network protocols and more

By Hithesh K

Jun 17, 2025

great teaching and wonderful experience on here

By Kodzo S D

May 29, 2024

Great learning material with practical insights

By Victor M

May 12, 2024

Curso extenso y bien estructurado. recomendable

By Mangalan G

Nov 18, 2023

nice one to get a better foundational knowledge

By Sudha

Aug 11, 2025

all the graded assignments were really helpful

By Nelzon T P

Nov 13, 2023

Great introductory course to network security.

By John J

Oct 16, 2023

great course on Networks and Network Security.

By Cory O

Aug 13, 2023

Great course, fundamentally critical concepts.

By shadik h

Jun 6, 2023

thanks for learning me. i learn a lot of thing