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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 Babel K

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Feb 23, 2021

Excelente conteúdo e explicações

By Sherron B

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Jan 18, 2021

This was an awesome experience!!

By Foday S

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Jan 6, 2021

Overly Interesting and educative

By Jad K

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Dec 14, 2020

Very interesting and deep course

By Dr. S D A

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Aug 18, 2020

Best Course Ever. Thanks Google.

By Ernesto R

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Jul 25, 2020

Thank you for the new knowledge!

By Sami R

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Jun 6, 2020

it's good job, I benefited a lot

By Kirthiga D T

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Jun 4, 2020

Classic Course for IT Specialist

By Thierry B

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Jun 3, 2020

Very informative course security

By Zadkiel C

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Feb 1, 2020

very good information to learn..

By Jamel T

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Sep 11, 2019

Great wrap up to a great course!

By Cristina D

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May 17, 2019

Super dry, but very informative.

By Jose P

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Dec 18, 2018

Great course very informational.

By Raymond C

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Sep 5, 2018

great course, very informative!

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By Lee A

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Oct 25, 2024

Excellent course for beginners.

By Miriam S

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Aug 28, 2023

I learned a lot! Great! Thanks!

By Saifullahi S

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Apr 30, 2023

Very educative, and resourceful

By Sajeel A

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Mar 22, 2023

A lot of new things, I learnt !

By Viorel T

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Nov 20, 2022

Very good and very professional

By Zablon M

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Nov 3, 2021

Was such an enlightning course.

By Abdolwahed A

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Aug 4, 2021

Great and rich courses.. Thanks

By Guilio M

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Jul 29, 2021

Challenging but very rewarding!

By Bhomanand V J

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Jun 30, 2021

Well Structured Course Content

By Ogunbotu O

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Jun 24, 2021

Great course with a great tutor

By Naresh B

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Oct 1, 2020

Thanks for such a great course.