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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

SG

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An absolutely engaging and challenging feat that I am so proud to have completed. I hope this opens new door and better job opportunities so that I can better enhance my future. Thank you Google

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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 Luis M

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Jun 29, 2020

Lots of info but glad I got to learn a lot thanks.

By Melissa D

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Aug 19, 2019

This was a challenging course for me. I loved it!

By Jomar P N

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May 30, 2019

it was great experience learning! thanks coursera!

By Nick J

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Jun 11, 2018

Loved it! Waiting the whole course for this block!

By GUY M

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Sep 5, 2024

Excellent course learned a lot more than expected

By Jomar O R

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Jun 4, 2023

I had a great learning experience in this course.

By Mehdi H

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Jan 7, 2023

it was perfect for me

Thanks coursera and Google.

By Steve M

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Aug 4, 2022

Another excellent course the Google has provided.

By Shelby W

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Mar 28, 2022

Learned alot. A great resource to refer back to.

By Jothika I

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Jan 11, 2022

Lot of new things. Managed to get everything done

By Kgotlelelo Mothiba

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Nov 19, 2021

im so excited that ive completed all this modules

By Martha N

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Jul 31, 2021

Informative and interesting. I have learned alot.

By Pehan K J

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Jul 12, 2021

Very good lessons, I have learn lot of new things

By Rabih E K

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Feb 22, 2021

very structured and clear course.Thank you Google

By KALYANKAR B

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Sep 30, 2020

Best in an online educational platform to attend.

By Bruce K

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Jun 25, 2020

Great course for understanding network security!!

By Utkarsh S

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Jun 7, 2020

This course tells a good overview of IT security.

By ZOHEB Z W

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Apr 22, 2020

i had a great experience going through the course

By Chetan P

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Sep 18, 2019

Great course structure for all level of audience.

By gsk

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Apr 30, 2019

Beaut. Take it up, no need any doubts about that.

By León C

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Jul 7, 2018

Great course, overrall a good learning experience

By Molly W

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Apr 27, 2018

Fantastic insight into IT security infrastructure

By Yana

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Jun 3, 2024

So far from IT sphere Cryptology is my favorite!

By FRANCISCO J Q M

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Dec 31, 2023

Excelente, ayuda a mejorar diversas áreas en IT.

By Hector V

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Dec 18, 2023

Great information with "real world" application.