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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

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!

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.

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By Bridget E

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Sep 16, 2023

Easy to follow and understand

By Ritik K

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May 31, 2023

thanks for wonder full course

By Rai S B

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May 12, 2023

good course and very complete

By HAKIM A

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Dec 27, 2022

really useful courses

thanks

By Muhammad F F

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Nov 1, 2022

Great Go Go Google & Coursera

By Adefoyeke T E G

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Jul 25, 2022

very useful and very helpful.

By ekow b

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Feb 6, 2022

very insightful and educative

By Ashwin S

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Jul 29, 2021

Very detailed and informative

By Yilmwen B P

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May 2, 2021

Nice course, great instructor

By Mark P S

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Dec 21, 2020

Whew! I can finally breathe.

By John A

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Oct 23, 2020

A little tough, but worth it.

By Manuel J H M

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Sep 23, 2020

Complete and Full Instructive

By Belay M

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May 28, 2020

It is very interesting course

By Brian T M

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Apr 16, 2020

Learned a lot in this course!

By Rashed M A H

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Apr 6, 2020

I'm so happy for this success

By Mohammad A H

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Dec 5, 2019

Good learn so many new things

By Syed M

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Mar 18, 2019

It's a great course to learn.

By Timothy P S

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Mar 15, 2019

Good Course, I learned a lot!

By DIVY S B

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Jul 4, 2018

Awesome Course..Learnt a lot.

By Godbless M

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Dec 17, 2024

Awesome starter for IT world

By PEDRO L V D S

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Jul 22, 2024

Curso simples mente incrível

By Girmaw Z D

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Jul 18, 2024

Best for security awareness,

By Mohammad A A

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Nov 28, 2023

My Favourite From Childhood.

By CHAMAL D R

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Sep 15, 2023

massive, good course content

By Haroun W

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Jun 14, 2023

knowledge acquired was great