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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 Surjit S B

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Sep 23, 2020

Great learning experience

By Prajosh K

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Aug 29, 2020

It was a great experience

By Sahara Z F

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Aug 25, 2020

An excellent last course!

By DuWayne G

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Aug 20, 2020

Very thorough information

By Harshit C

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Aug 10, 2020

Great learning experience

By Maxime T

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Jul 30, 2020

amazing learning journey

By om p

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Jun 4, 2020

It is a very good course.

By Shubham K

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Jun 1, 2020

Great Learning Experience

By DIDI O

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May 28, 2020

Second Hardest course yet

By Fiyinfoluwa A

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Apr 29, 2020

nice learning experience.

By Harsh K S

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Apr 12, 2020

Great Learning experience

By Ramesh L

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Mar 30, 2020

it really nice experience

By Menyhart J M

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Oct 5, 2018

Hard but amazing course .

By Sara C

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Apr 21, 2018

Learned a lot! Thank you!

By U H P

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Apr 17, 2018

It has lot of information

By Jennifer T

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Sep 12, 2025

It was hard but worth it

By Muhammad T

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Jan 27, 2025

Seruuu, menambah wawasan

By ISRAEL S

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Jan 23, 2025

An exceptional course!!!

By Wijeweera K T T D

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Dec 25, 2024

The best Opportunity! ❤️

By Rustam Q

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Dec 6, 2024

juda zor.kop bilim oldim

By Eric G

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Nov 15, 2024

MUY BUENO Y ESTRUCTURADO

By Erick M

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Oct 2, 2024

ES SUPER BUENO ME ENCANO

By MIR A H

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Mar 26, 2024

thanks all Coursera Team

By sikhanyiso k

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Oct 18, 2023

It was a good experience

By Lanre A

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Aug 11, 2022

Superb and Instructional