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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

DT

Aug 16, 2023

A very comprehensive look at IT Security. I've learned everything from encryption and decryption to whitelisting, and how it pertains to real-world scenarios. Very useful to learn when it comes to IT.

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 Mabel P

Nov 11, 2022

Gained so much knowledge from this course to continue my IT journey.

By Dhaval T

Aug 20, 2022

Its very easy to grasp and understand, also too much knowledge rich.

By Joseph M

Feb 28, 2021

Great Experience. I really enjoyed the course. I feel I learned alot

By Julian W

Jul 22, 2020

This is exactly what I needed -- a comprehensive introduction to IT!

By marc l

Jun 10, 2020

I thought this course was very informative and I loved the material.

By Poupak G

Nov 27, 2019

it gave me a good view of the importance of security! which is great

By Brad D

Sep 22, 2018

Fantastic introductory course in computer security policy and tools.

By Joe B

Apr 29, 2018

Great overview of security with helpful tips you can use immediately

By Jerry B

Mar 11, 2024

Going through this was a plus for me, thank you so much Google team

By Albi M N

Jan 13, 2024

Good for basic and the material include are best practices scenario

By Tim P

Dec 6, 2023

A great course for anyone who wants to get more knowledge about CS.

By James M

Nov 25, 2023

Very informative and helpful, focused on the important information.

By Sneh E

Mar 4, 2021

very nice program and course loved it thanks google thanks coursera

By Moussa M

Dec 14, 2020

Great course! I feel more open to opportunities than before. Thanks

By Nishan A

Jul 30, 2020

This course is very good. It has indeed knowledge in Cyber Secrity.

By Mahmoud e

Jul 22, 2020

make the video short,some videos are 13 minutes, increase lab quiz

By Mohamed A M

Jun 5, 2020

Awesome ,

Thanks a Lot... Google and Coursera Teams

God Bless us All

By Distract K

May 21, 2020

Good for career building every one must do this who are in IT field

By Steven M P

Jan 17, 2020

What an amazing course! So much good information! Thank you Google!

By Spas T

Nov 2, 2019

Absolutely everything about this course was extremely proffesional.

By Engel A G M

Dec 27, 2018

You will learn technical concept and methods for computer security.

By Penny S

Sep 14, 2018

Very through overview of security issues for real world challenges.

By John E F I

Aug 26, 2018

Another course... I learn a great deal on how to protect a network.

By Miguel ( P

Oct 23, 2024

Great material. Looking forward to putting everything into action.

By Mark B

May 27, 2024

Great course which I am going to refer back to time and time again