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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

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!

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.

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By Peerapong T

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Jul 30, 2018

Good for beginner.

By Pamela M

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Jun 17, 2018

Interesting course

By Ryan K

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Dec 12, 2023

AWESOME AND GREAT

By Maria R M

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Aug 10, 2023

excellent course.

By James A

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Mar 25, 2023

VERY SATISFACTORY

By Josefina

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Mar 25, 2023

Thank you for all

By Elias D

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Mar 13, 2023

it so nice course

By Midori A

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Mar 5, 2023

thank you so much

By Charles M

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Mar 18, 2022

hands on modules.

By Michail F

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Feb 24, 2022

BEST OF THE BEST!

By Trenton O

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Feb 2, 2022

I learned so much

By Bald E

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Dec 17, 2021

Very informative.

By Kelvin K

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Aug 23, 2021

It was super cool

By MATTHEW S A

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Jul 26, 2021

FANTASTIC COURSE

By Isaiah A

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May 15, 2021

Awesome and great

By Matias B

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Apr 20, 2021

Very interactive.

By David P I

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Apr 17, 2021

Great curriculum!

By Rajapaksha p m p r

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Apr 4, 2021

great information

By James

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Apr 4, 2021

Make me MO MONEY!

By Nguyen L V

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Mar 24, 2021

Great! I love it!

By Gilvonei W

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Mar 15, 2021

Excellent course!

By Mr K

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Dec 2, 2020

Superb quality 💕

By Mario S

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Nov 3, 2020

Excellent course.

By Hélio S

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Oct 30, 2020

top das galaxias!

By Mohammed I A T

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Sep 29, 2020

Thank you so much