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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 dudley a

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Jul 23, 2019

this is pretty exciting

By Terry J H

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Mar 9, 2019

Complicated and intense

By Beniamin T

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Oct 8, 2018

one of the best courses

By kranky k a T F

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Nov 19, 2024

Well laid out courses.

By Prince B

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Nov 5, 2024

I enjoyed this course!

By Chris L

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Oct 1, 2024

Very thorough and fun!

By Eglė K

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Dec 4, 2023

I liked it. Thank you.

By I K P A M

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Aug 5, 2023

Amazing certification!

By Rehan A

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Jul 28, 2023

It was a great course.

By MuzamaIl A

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May 3, 2023

Awesome, Thanks GOOGLE

By Adrienn J P ( J

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Jun 30, 2022

I will be relearn this

By Sheikh S I

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Jan 31, 2022

This one was the best!

By Abdalla D S

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Aug 10, 2021

very interested topics

By Stanislav F

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Apr 5, 2021

Easy to follow. Great!

By ray c

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Mar 22, 2021

it is a great journey.

By Tolu D

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Mar 21, 2021

IT Security delineated

By Vyga B

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Dec 26, 2020

easy and fast learning

By 单眼皮男孩 S E J

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Dec 10, 2020

Great well done Google

By Rahul K

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Sep 9, 2020

good learning platform

By BOBBILI S

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Aug 21, 2020

It's a good experience

By Shahid M

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Jul 25, 2020

Best, totally worth it

By 74 N S

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Jul 1, 2020

Great course. Loved it

By Godse O S

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Jun 3, 2020

good and useful course

By Choong L T

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May 21, 2020

Great course! Love it!

By deon g

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May 4, 2020

it was a great course.