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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 Arbelo K

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Nov 9, 2024

Amazing course to learn network security.

By Kunal D

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Dec 23, 2023

very knowledgeable and practical oriented

By Georgios V

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Dec 10, 2023

Very interesting and important knowledge!

By Daniel A G

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Dec 1, 2023

Great foundational skills for Networking.

By abdulrahman a

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Oct 26, 2023

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious course

By sanil S p

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Sep 26, 2024

Really great explanations with examples.

By Alegbe J

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Jul 23, 2024

best way to start learning cybersecurity

By bad l

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Sep 19, 2023

the contain and the mentor all very good

By LÁZARO C M

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Sep 18, 2025

Excelente toda la información del curso

By Nicolas V

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Mar 21, 2025

Muy interesante para afianzar conceptos

By Olakekan A

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Dec 19, 2024

Best and easy to learn and understand .

By Juan L L T

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Sep 24, 2024

Muy buen curso de alto valor academico.

By Modupe A

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Mar 13, 2024

Really good, enjoyed the hand-on nature

By Enajite J L A

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Jan 22, 2024

Excellently designed course! Well done!

By jimmy f

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Nov 16, 2023

enjoying the presentation and materials

By Jimmy G

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Oct 21, 2023

A very interesting learning experience.

By onengs d

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Sep 29, 2023

a wonderfully concise and direct course

By Milan J

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Sep 18, 2023

Excellentcourse recommended to everyone

By Saddam K A

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Sep 10, 2023

very useful course. highly recommended.

By Nixon P

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Aug 29, 2023

Outstanding course. I've learned a lot.

By boluwaji o

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Aug 4, 2023

very detailed, helpful and professional

By Yvonne A

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Aug 3, 2023

love the presenter and knowledge shared

By SATHISHBABU. G

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Jun 18, 2023

good information and easy to understand

By alec b

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Aug 27, 2025

EXCELENTE , GRACIAS POR LA OPORTUNIDAD

By Gus T

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Mar 17, 2025

Teacher was fun and enjoyed this class