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Learner Reviews & Feedback for IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts by Google

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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

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 :)

YG

May 10, 2023

It's a great study experience to participate in program. I received certificate from Google to upgrade knowledge and online certification. i.e. IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

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By Jorge C A F I

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Jun 8, 2020

REAAAALLY GOOD. I really like this course. Is really complete and use all the concepts previously learned! .e.e

By Jeff D

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Apr 3, 2020

Great course to learn terms and concepts, those things that are the building blocks of a great security system.

By Danielle B

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Mar 11, 2019

This course was much more in-depth than I expected. It was definitely challenging, and I learned a great deal.

By Ben B

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Jun 10, 2018

Very informative, at certain points too informative.But there is a lot of valuable information in these videos.

By Haley K

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Aug 6, 2025

An amazingly detailed course with hands on learning tools and videos from professionals actively in the field!

By Musa K

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Mar 3, 2023

Best course for the begineer in IT . For those who don't know about anything in IT. Highly recommend to those.

By umar e

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Feb 23, 2023

With lots of thanks IRM And Google Coursera team. We aspect in future other latest technology you have offer .

By Dr.Mahmoud S

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Oct 17, 2022

wonderfull course really change your prospects to IT and open new Horizon for career or even self improvement

By soumaya e b

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Sep 7, 2020

IT was an great online experience. So, I just will tell you go head and take it. You will be happy at the end.

By Mohd I S

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Aug 28, 2020

i experienced very good after completing this certification course now i am more confident as i completed this

By Jeffrey s

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Jul 14, 2020

Amazing course! The instructors really keep you engaged. All of the extra help with interviewing is priceless.

By Mohammed T C

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Apr 22, 2020

Learned a lot from this course hopefully the knowledge will help me in my job. I wish all the best. Thank you.

By Pérez R F J 3

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Mar 16, 2025

Pues, la verdad esta cool, si te gustan las computadoras como a mi, sera facil, y aprendes bastantisimo si no

By Bahoz J

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Dec 11, 2023

That was so much fun to learn about this course and the IT Support Program. It was a lot of fun and engaging!

By Melinda M

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Feb 9, 2022

Iam so greatfull for my Instructor Kelly and TA Avery and Marc. I am screaming Congrats to my fellow Cohorts!

By Vinod S

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Jul 26, 2021

It was a great experience, and I got the chance to sharpen my skill and pick up a few new ones along the way.

By Mehmet B O

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Nov 4, 2020

Thanks to Coursera and the Google team, especially the instructors. The first and biggest step on a new road.

By Jose H C M

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Oct 29, 2020

Really nice course it has a lot of good thing to know, and the teacher its really good explaining the topics.

By William A C

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Mar 14, 2020

The teacher really went into a lot of depth within these topics of Cybersecurity and he truly was a blessing!

By HASEEB R

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Nov 6, 2019

This course gives you knowledge about security and many more things that an IT person should know that's all.

By kose b s

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Mar 27, 2023

A great resource to explore IT security and defenses. Labs are interesting and simulate real-world scenarios

By Chidiebube O

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Aug 8, 2020

I Enjoyed this courses and my favourite in the program. Kudos to Google and Coursera for this great Content.

By Adith R K

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Aug 8, 2020

It is a good course. Thanks to the whole team for their big effort. I have learned a lot in these 5 courses.

By Habeeb A

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Jun 28, 2019

I really enjoyed this course and learned a great deal. A very easy-to-understand course for beginners in IT.

By Dragana D

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Feb 25, 2018

Course offers introduction into digital defense culture. All important things are summarized in this course.