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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 Pamela M

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Jun 17, 2018

Interesting course

By Cleidiomar V B

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Jul 9, 2025

Muito bom o curso

By JOAO C R A

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Jun 4, 2025

curso muito legal

By Reydi P P

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Jun 3, 2025

Very good course.

By IZABELLY M S S

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Jun 3, 2025

muito bom o curso

By Angel B

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Apr 9, 2025

Excellent course!

By NILESH B

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Apr 1, 2025

It Is Good Course

By Ryan K

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Dec 12, 2023

AWESOME AND GREAT

By Maria R M

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Aug 10, 2023

excellent course.

By James A

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Mar 25, 2023

VERY SATISFACTORY

By Josefina

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Mar 25, 2023

Thank you for all

By Elias D

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Mar 13, 2023

it so nice course

By Midori A

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Mar 5, 2023

thank you so much

By Charles M

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Mar 18, 2022

hands on modules.

By Trenton O

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Feb 2, 2022

I learned so much

By Bald E

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Dec 17, 2021

Very informative.

By Kelvin K

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Aug 23, 2021

It was super cool

By MATTHEW S A

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Jul 26, 2021

FANTASTIC COURSE

By Isaiah A

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May 15, 2021

Awesome and great

By Matias B

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Apr 20, 2021

Very interactive.

By David P I

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Apr 17, 2021

Great curriculum!

By Rajapaksha p m p r

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Apr 4, 2021

great information

By James

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Apr 4, 2021

Make me MO MONEY!

By Nguyen L V

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Mar 24, 2021

Great! I love it!