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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

PK

Apr 9, 2022

Great course for beginners and experts. Easy to understand and a good refresher for those who have been into IT for a long date. Recommend it to everyone looking for a high quality course on coursera.

SM

Feb 28, 2024

I loved the whole experience beginning to end. I came in already having a BA from state university. Well organized, well produced, and combined with note-taking this course is a no-brainer. Go for it!

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By Cindy L

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May 2, 2021

I learned alot form this course and I look forward to getting into an IT career.

By Karen L

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Sep 3, 2020

Great course content. Videos and lectures we awesome. Everyone is so informative

By Fellicia M

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Mar 22, 2020

Its a good course to take and prep you for later advance course in the IT world.

By Jonah P

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Mar 19, 2023

The best course and most interesting out of the 5 modules for this certificate.

By Michael J S

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Jan 15, 2023

it s alot of work but it is well worth it teaches you everything need

By Shawn C

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Oct 3, 2022

Worth the challenge and I still need to go to back in the course to learn more

By Jon L

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Oct 24, 2021

This course got me interested in learning more about cyber security. Thank you.

By Daniel A B V

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Oct 27, 2020

Another great course by Google and Coursera, thanks for this amazing experience

By Muhammad F K

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Jun 22, 2020

Very good course for someone who love IT field. Thanks for Coursera and Google.

By Julian T

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Apr 27, 2020

A lot of information to take in but very helpful in learning about the IT field

By Harun Y

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Aug 29, 2023

This course has been very productive. I have completed my shortcomings.

Thanks.

By Jason L

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Jun 25, 2023

Needed this to be accepted into a BA IT course so hopefully it does the trick.

By Daniel H

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Feb 24, 2023

I have got an excellent skills and knowledge that I can take my future career.

By Robert B C

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Jun 19, 2022

Good overview of several different topics relating to the IT support position.

By Esteban S

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Nov 28, 2020

Gran curso! Muchos contenidos técnicos muy interesantes relativos a seguridad.

By Leo P

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May 19, 2020

Great content, best helpdesk, I highly recommend this course, thanks Coursera!

By Maryam H A

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Apr 29, 2020

It was a great experiment, great experience was games. Thank you all very much

By Khaled M A

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Aug 14, 2024

Thanks a lot! Really great course and I enjoyed this long journey with you (:

By Keisha B

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Mar 21, 2024

Well detailed course. Useful materials for beginners and professionals alike.

By Freddy

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Mar 31, 2023

Don't give up! If you don't believe in yourself how can others. You got this!

By Barbara O

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Dec 13, 2022

Me ayudo mucho, especialmente las actividades de laboratorio. Muchas gracias!

By Stefanie R

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Apr 10, 2022

Consulting a company to set up data protection, firewall, set up laptop, ....

By Muhammad A

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Nov 27, 2020

Amazing and interesting course best course for beginners who want to learn IT

By Juan A R

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Sep 29, 2020

It was complicated but everything made sense at the end. Thank you very much!

By Thornton D

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Sep 1, 2020

Material was definitely more in-depth in this section and challenged me more.