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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

DS

Aug 16, 2018

This course was insane, all the possibilities, the potential for growth, and the different ways to help protect against cyber attacks. It was truly an eye-opening lesson in security. Thank you.

LS

Sep 27, 2019

Fue muy interesante eme encanto, pude aprender muchas cosas que no sabia y todo esto va ser muy util para todos los trabajos que encuentre de ahora en adelante, gracias cousera. Gracias Google

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By James H H

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Jun 7, 2020

Great Course!

By Philip S

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Jun 4, 2020

Great course.

By Aryan C

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Jun 2, 2020

SO GOOOOOOOOD

By Arvind K

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May 30, 2020

GOOD

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By MD. A A M

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May 27, 2020

Greate Course

By Zahid A K

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May 20, 2020

Awsome Course

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Apr 24, 2020

Great Course.

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Apr 11, 2020

Great course.

By William M

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Feb 29, 2020

Great Course!

By Claudio D G

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Feb 27, 2020

keep learning

By Ricky J P

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Feb 19, 2020

Great Course!

By Muhammad Z H

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Oct 26, 2019

Thanks google

By Khurshid A

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Mar 22, 2019

Great course!

By Shehan M

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Mar 15, 2019

Great course.

By Mohammed H K

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Mar 10, 2019

great feeling

By Valeri S

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Jan 27, 2019

learned a lot

By Nate K

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Nov 13, 2018

TOUGH BUT FUN

By Etna P R

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Nov 4, 2018

I learn a lot

By Elias E

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Sep 16, 2018

Great course!

By Jean D C R

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Aug 2, 2018

Great Course.

By Dennis B

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Jul 13, 2018

Great course!

By Matteo M

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Jun 28, 2018

REALLY SUPER!

By Tates T

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Jun 26, 2018

Very intense!

By Willis A B

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Oct 2, 2025

Very helpful

By Job N N

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Jul 1, 2025

Great course