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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

DG

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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 :)

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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By Mihaela R

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Apr 23, 2018

Great course and learning materials. Thank you

By Jorge R

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Aug 15, 2024

Very good course, Excellent, congratulations.

By Vessavane P

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Jan 12, 2024

Amazing course for beginners or intermediate.

By Marcelo C

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Feb 20, 2023

thanks a lot for putting together this course

By Chatporn M

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Aug 23, 2022

Thank you for good knowledge and new learning

By Mir O M

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Nov 30, 2021

Great Platform for the students and learning.

By Joseph O

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Oct 8, 2021

Loved it. I will continue to review material.

By Angelo S

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Jun 23, 2021

Favorite course! Will continue to learn more!

By Ilyas M

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Apr 23, 2021

A lot to learn and the best knowledge gained.

By Abdirahman A Q

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Jan 7, 2021

very eye-opening and outstanding explanations

By Mehdi B

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Jan 2, 2021

It was an eye opener for me. I learned a lot.

By Anthony L

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Oct 17, 2020

Excellent source of knowledge and informative

By Abdirisack I A

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Aug 27, 2020

was excellent class with very good instructor

By Tracy D

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Aug 10, 2020

Very Intense, but you can do it if you focus.

By TWINKLE S

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Jul 23, 2020

A great course with very strong fundamentals.

By Jhon S R M

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May 30, 2020

So good, very educational and easy to follow.

By Scott G

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May 14, 2020

Excellent for anyone from the beginner on up.

By Mark H

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Mar 13, 2020

Very interesting and well presented material.

By Natalie B

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Sep 30, 2019

This was by far my favorite of the 5 courses.

By Mikael S F

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Apr 17, 2019

Sweet..... taught a lot about cyber security.

By Suman K

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Jul 1, 2024

Great Course! Thank you Google and Coursera.

By pradip s

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Sep 15, 2023

Great for starting the career in IT support.

By Madineni T

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May 6, 2023

Very good course about Security fundamentals

By Fahad A

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Nov 13, 2022

eexcellenteducational and inspiring training

By Syarif H I K (

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Aug 31, 2022

Thank You Very much for an Impressive Course