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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

OA

Jun 30, 2023

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.

DM

Aug 13, 2023

Course was very knowledgeable and worth taking. I feel like the training wouldn't be complete if I didn't know about security and how important it is not just for me but for everyone using technology!

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By Mathew W S

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May 2, 2022

Tough on for me to finish... But i am Happy i made it

By Raden M R W P K A

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Dec 21, 2021

Such a great course and pretty comprehensive material

By Keoma G

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May 1, 2021

Probably the single most best certificate on the site

By Mauro S

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Apr 14, 2021

muy buen curso si estas enfocado al area de seguridad

By María B T T

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Dec 26, 2020

Curso muy bueno para seguir aprendiendo y superándote

By Gopi S

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Dec 23, 2020

Great Time to Feed your Mind for Strong Cybersecurity

By NASAPU T

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Nov 2, 2020

It's a fantastic course. I really enjoyed the course.

By MAHABUB A N

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Oct 3, 2020

I just love this journey & thanks to all the teacher.

By Christopher S C

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May 30, 2020

Great course. Taught me things I really need to know!

By Jeron D

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Feb 9, 2020

Very informative and fun. The lecturer is great also.

By Mustaqim M

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Jan 28, 2020

Very verbose because it was mostly jargon and theory.

By Luis G V

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Oct 6, 2019

Excelente curso, muy cargado de excelente información

By Rishi R S

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Jul 12, 2019

That's all lot security consideration in this course.

By Mella D C

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Mar 1, 2019

This course is truly packed with so much information!

By Bruce T

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Jul 2, 2018

There should be more labs for how to secure a network

By Divyanshi s

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Jul 30, 2022

happy to join this course . learn lots of new skills

By Mike M M

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Mar 20, 2022

It is well structured and i can recommend it anytime

By Teto K

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Mar 15, 2022

Awesome content but why cant i get my certification?

By Ilham F

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Jun 5, 2021

What amazing traning. Thank you google and coursera.

By Wonder K G

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May 24, 2021

i really love this course. you should also learn it.

By Widasun W

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Feb 23, 2021

i learn lot of things.. thanks google and instructor

By Jelena S

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Dec 1, 2020

This journey was really awesome! Thank you Google!!!

By JEFFERSON P R

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Nov 23, 2020

El modelo de aprendizaje es muy completo y didáctico

By Garry J

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Nov 20, 2020

This course was very interested I love it very much.

By Ahmed A

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Nov 7, 2020

The whole Experience really exceeded my expectations