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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

TM

Feb 3, 2024

Even though it took a bit long to complete this network course, it was every insightful and as I've managed to get a little bit of knowledge about network and network security.

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 Swaminathan M

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Dec 7, 2023

Really Superb Instructors and a great knowledge sharing session.

By RASHID M

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Jun 12, 2023

The course material is very good and the delivery is excelllent.

By Bryan K

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Sep 13, 2025

Great! i feel more confident after finished this certification.

By Will F

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Jun 21, 2025

This is actually very helpful and I love it thank you google!!!

By Joshua M

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Oct 31, 2024

This course is meeting my needs in a unique and satisfying way.

By Aditya S

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Aug 2, 2024

Grateful for this networks course, learned a lot of new things.

By Chizitara A

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Jul 28, 2024

This was a very interesting, informative and challenging course

By Abdullah H N

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Nov 18, 2023

I have to learn more. This is the best course I have ever seen.

By Rehbar K

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Jul 4, 2025

the most important course in the starting 3 courses of total 8

By carlos g

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Mar 30, 2025

algunos examenes necesitan que revisen la traduccion a español

By yaDib 0

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Nov 15, 2024

They provide the right fundamental and foundational knowledge.

By Ubaydillo I

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Mar 9, 2024

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security Your review

By Lilla B

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Nov 12, 2023

More challenging than the first two, but was very interesting.

By idris a

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Aug 31, 2023

A comprehensive and infatuating course. I recommend it for all

By John O A

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Aug 20, 2023

The course is comprehensive and the teaching style is awesome.

By Oliver H

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Nov 13, 2024

Very challenging, comprehensive overview. Liked it very much!

By MUHAMMAD S A W

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Jul 8, 2024

This training is very good, I am very challenged to follow it

By Foday B

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Oct 5, 2023

how can i get a job from cousera after finish doing my course

By Nijat R

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Aug 27, 2023

Great course and material to achieve experience and knowledge

By Felipe P G

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Nov 17, 2024

One of the best courses here OMG too complete about networks

By Crystal Y

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Aug 2, 2024

Very educational, take plenty of notes if you are a beginner

By Adam S

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Aug 28, 2023

very in depth and more hands on activities !!!! pretty cool!

By Angel M

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Oct 24, 2023

I enjoyed this course and like the quick style of teaching.

By Hanzala K

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Aug 4, 2023

iitsit'sit's good courbeginners like me in thethanks Google

By Tasadduq H

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Sep 6, 2025

very amazing course of content i really like and enjoy it,