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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

MP

Dec 16, 2023

Like guiding through network and security elements ... fast. Challenging and rich in content but not going into too deep. The following courses in the certificate will delve deeper, I imagine.

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 Jack R

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Sep 4, 2024

Great stuff

By Harsha K

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Aug 26, 2024

good course

By Ron K

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Jul 10, 2024

challenging

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May 31, 2024

GOOD COURSE

By Thomas E

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Feb 21, 2024

Great class

By PHANI B

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Feb 3, 2024

Good course

By Jessica K

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Oct 30, 2023

Insightful!

By Nithiya S

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Sep 15, 2023

Was great!!

By Ike J

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Aug 3, 2023

well taught

By Avuyile M

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Jun 5, 2023

exceptional

By Julian E (

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Sep 29, 2025

buen curso

By Sergio E C

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Mar 7, 2025

Buen curso

By Theo P

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Sep 10, 2024

Great Job!

By Damián

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Jun 7, 2024

muy bueno!

By Precious O

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May 21, 2024

Eye opener

By M A 2

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Mar 5, 2024

intresting

By Halil Y

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Dec 4, 2023

Thank you!

By Nick T

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Sep 23, 2023

alota labs

By Jay S

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Sep 7, 2023

Awesome!!!

By KINGVICTORB

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Sep 7, 2023

GREAT!!!!!

By Alvaro Y

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Aug 31, 2023

buen curso

By Deleted A

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Jun 7, 2023

Good stuff

By DEMEKE G E

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May 28, 2023

Excellent!

By Cassio D E

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Sep 23, 2025

muito bom

By عدنان م

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Sep 11, 2025

wonderful