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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.
DT
Aug 16, 2023
A very comprehensive look at IT Security. I've learned everything from encryption and decryption to whitelisting, and how it pertains to real-world scenarios. Very useful to learn when it comes to IT.
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By Alexis T
•Dec 6, 2022
a nightmare
By Solange M
•Mar 15, 2021
Completed
By Zvikomborero M
•Jan 4, 2021
Too basic
By alex i
•Dec 4, 2020
worthless
By Boburjon V
•May 27, 2024
DALBAYOB
By Shashank T
•Sep 9, 2018
worst
By Eric K
•Aug 12, 2019
meh
By KATHRYN B
•May 10, 2021
no
By Dhruv R G
•May 15, 2020
ok