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About the Course

This is the third course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the second Google Cybersecurity Certificate course. In this course, you will explore how networks connect multiple devices and allow them to communicate. You'll start with the fundamentals of modern networking operations and protocols. For example, you'll learn about the Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model and how network hardware, like routers and modems, allow your computer to send and receive information on the internet. Then, you'll learn about network security. Organizations often store and send valuable information on their networks, so networks are common targets of cyber attacks. By the end of this course, you'll be able to recognize network-level vulnerabilities, and explain how to secure a network using firewalls, system hardening, and virtual private networks. Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs. Learners who complete this certificate will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will: - Describe the structure of different computer networks. - Illustrate how data is sent and received over a network. - Recognize common network protocols. - Identify common network security measures and protocols. - Explain how to secure a network against intrusion tactics. - Compare and contrast local networks to cloud computing. - Explain the different types of system hardening techniques....

Top reviews

PK

Jun 28, 2023

I am truly satisfied with the available lectures and also reading section of the course which strengthen concepts in more detail. Thanks a lot GOOGLE for launching such fascinating and amazing course.

MP

Dec 16, 2023

Like guiding through network and security elements ... fast. Challenging and rich in content but not going into too deep. The following courses in the certificate will delve deeper, I imagine.

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By Payton W

Jul 22, 2023

I really enjoyed this course and the instructor in this course. For the last two course, for some reason, it was really hard for me to focus, but with this instructor he helped alot!

By Ateeq k

Jul 16, 2023

Its was wonderful experience to partcipate in this course. Now I am more confident about the Networks and Network security after successfully completion of this course. Thanks Google

By Shrijana D

Oct 14, 2024

it was amazing and all the concepts were simply explained . thank uh coursera for making it easier for me to understand these new topics to me in such a convient and simplified way

By Green C

Nov 10, 2023

Wonderful instructor! The information was boilerplate and the TCP information was a bit tricky but he still made learning accessible. Extremely inspirational and I will miss him!

By Thuto M G

Feb 4, 2024

Even though it took a bit long to complete this network course, it was every insightful and as I've managed to get a little bit of knowledge about network and network security.

By Olimpo A M S

Oct 8, 2023

The topics covered are cool and thought-provoking, particularly on how malicious actors can penetrate into a network. The activities in the course are interesting and fun to do.

By Jaime J N G

Dec 24, 2023

El contenido de los cursos son muy buenos, El soporte al usuario no es el mejor. Por tanto lo que califico con 5 estrellas es el contenido del curso, más no el soporte. Gracias

By Yusuf

Oct 2, 2023

I recommend this class to everyone who wants understand how to secure a network. It's to the point, fairly sufficient, easy to learn, and you can also do independent practice

By Kirsten W

Aug 31, 2024

A comprehensive and easy to understand course for anyone looking to become and entry level cybersecurity analyst or just further their knowledge in protecting their own VMs!

By Joeri V

Jan 2, 2024

if you have done CCNA 1,2 and 3 and have some basic knowledge of cybersecurity like me, you will find this course very easy and you will complete this course in no time!

By Mike S

Apr 8, 2024

This was one of the more challenging things that I have done thus far in this course. I learned a lot and was happy that I was able to understand everything by the end.

By Victor M

Jun 22, 2023

The instructor seemed very enthusiastic and keeps you glued to your course work. His personality makes you forget that you have to deal with a lot of technical jargons.

By Jenny B

Feb 1, 2024

The topics were well selected, instructors did a good job at ensuring the delivered each topic well and took time to break down each topic for a beginner to understand

By Eric F

Oct 17, 2023

This is really good. I especially like the security hardening write-ups. They really push your thinking to include every step of identifying threats to remediation.

By Francesco Q

Mar 8, 2024

This module was very good. I wish it was a little more hands on technical but the definitions and explanations in plain and clear English were the best I ever had.

By adrian

Jul 21, 2023

Easy well run course with examples from folks who came to the IT world from all walks of live. Give he confidence to step into the field from the IT helpdesk.

By Gabriel M

May 13, 2023

Es una gran base para entender los conceptos fundamentales de redes.

Además es importante que tu mismo extiendas los temas para comprender mejor.

Buen curso!!

By Alvaro F

Feb 17, 2024

This course was full of knowledge, and if you take the time to read and go throught the documentation you will learn tons of concepts about Network Security

By Gin J

May 21, 2023

The course is great, but it would be better if there was more on hands experience. Example, having access to actual files that we can analyze extract etc..

By Olorunosebi D M

Mar 5, 2024

It is indeed a great honor for me to keep learning because i stop now that it's because challenging and interesting. Nice learning to connect and protect.

By Lloyd P

May 18, 2023

I discovered malicious activities like packet sniffing and IP spoofing, and worked on the portfolio I can share with potential employers, and much more.

By Ajay M

Jun 24, 2023

This explains very basics of Network Architecture, Network Operations, its methods to Secure Against Network Intrusions and lastly Security Hardening !!!

By Ethan R

Jun 11, 2024

It was a lot of network infrastructure and security principles to cover, yet insightful & I enjoyed this course and would recommend to other learners.

By Pragati M M

Jan 18, 2024

Learn new concepts from industry experts. Develop job relevant skills with hands on projects. Gain foundational understanding of a subject or tool.

By Rakesh k p

Sep 26, 2023

Awesome course , couldn't wait to complete this course and have great learning experience , thanks to whole team for imparting such an awesome course