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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 Juan F

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Sep 18, 2020

Amazing Course!!!

By Rana R

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Sep 13, 2020

VERY VERY HELPFUL

By ruperto d

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Aug 31, 2020

Thank you Google!

By Brian D S J

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Jul 21, 2020

Excellent Course!

By Mamun M

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Jul 8, 2020

great experience!

By Damian M

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Jun 6, 2020

Excellent Course!

By isaias s

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May 28, 2020

amazing hard work

By Mr. J T

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May 24, 2020

Excellent Content

By Mary A W

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May 22, 2020

Very interesting.

By Dillon P C

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May 16, 2020

Very informative.

By Eddyanto H

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May 4, 2020

Awesome course!!!

By Atishay j

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Apr 30, 2020

superb experience

By Hanna R A

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Apr 16, 2020

very great course

By Xingmin R

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Mar 30, 2020

Great experience.

By Cesar O

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Feb 11, 2020

Excellent course!

By Sait N

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Aug 29, 2019

Thanks a loooooot

By Kyle H

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Aug 5, 2019

Excellent course!

By Guray C

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Jun 16, 2019

That was super !!

By Luzifer C

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May 21, 2019

I like it already

By Cezar A d L S

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Sep 30, 2018

Excellent course.

By Peter D

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Oct 21, 2024

I learned a lot!

By Buz

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Jun 24, 2024

excellent course

By MUSTAFA S

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May 21, 2024

Security in mind

By Christ I

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Apr 21, 2024

Great experience

By DAVID B

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Oct 13, 2023

very good course