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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 Gennady F

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Nov 26, 2022

Very good designed and very practical

By Ogaga C A

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Aug 15, 2022

Excellent Course! Highly recommended.

By Kareem S

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Sep 4, 2021

Great Stuff Google is doing out here.

By Sequoya C

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Apr 19, 2021

pay attention and its simple and easy

By Kevin N C

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Mar 23, 2021

really great and comprehensive course

By Mina R R M

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Mar 14, 2021

I am really happy study with coursera

By Abdul-Fatao N I

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Sep 1, 2020

The practice is a great deal of help.

By Yulia D

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Aug 21, 2020

Awesome course. Definitely recommend.

By Hanek M

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Jul 23, 2020

Perfect course to study from scratch!

By Abdulaziz A

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Jun 23, 2020

was the best studying experience ever

By Christopher C

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Jun 5, 2020

I've truly enjoyed the whole journey!

By Kavya D M

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Jun 1, 2020

it was really great doing this course

By Alicia

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Apr 5, 2020

Very detailed - extremely informative

By Cheryl A

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Jan 8, 2020

Fantastic course - I learned so much!

By Gregory H

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Oct 25, 2019

Good through over view of IT Security

By Cynthia

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Oct 8, 2019

A very challenging and varied course.

By Ruida Z

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Jun 3, 2019

Good class with emphasis on security.

By Frances N C

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May 20, 2019

A lot of learning, excellent course!!

By kevin y (

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Jan 10, 2019

very essential for security standards

By YIFENG J

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May 26, 2018

Very useful and I learned many things

By Barry H

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Nov 20, 2023

Wow what a long six months that was!

By joseph o

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Jan 30, 2023

One of the best course i have taken.

By Dipankar S

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Jan 10, 2023

Its helpful for me in my whole life.

By Jackson M

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Mar 31, 2022

I really enjoyed taking this course.

By Malvern M

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Nov 13, 2021

A comprehensive and exciting course!