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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 BOBBILI S

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Aug 21, 2020

It's a good experience

By Shahid M

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Jul 25, 2020

Best, totally worth it

By 74 N S

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Jul 1, 2020

Great course. Loved it

By Godse O S

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Jun 3, 2020

good and useful course

By Choong L T

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May 21, 2020

Great course! Love it!

By deon g

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May 4, 2020

it was a great course.

By Jonathan s

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Feb 12, 2020

it was well worth it .

By Daniel V

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Mar 10, 2019

Nice course. Excellent

By Jeremy Q

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May 23, 2018

Great course. Thanks!!

By Ochieng O

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Dec 16, 2024

Detailed and Skilling

By Md. H

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Mar 21, 2024

Very essential course

By Annisa S

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Nov 23, 2023

Awesome this material

By Hussein W

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Feb 14, 2023

was Wonderfull course

By Kevin J

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Dec 10, 2022

Very in-depth course.

By juan c c o

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Jun 6, 2021

curso sobre seguridad

By Eliu F

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Feb 23, 2021

it's very good for me

By Gerardo B

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Jan 31, 2021

thanks to all teacher

By Winston A W

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Dec 16, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Robbin S

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Dec 9, 2020

Very good information

By Marcello F

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Oct 24, 2020

Great, Great course !

By Edwin C

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Oct 7, 2020

amazing opportunity!!

By Silent S

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Sep 21, 2020

Brilliant! Thank You!

By Nathaniel D

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Jul 15, 2020

Butt kicking awesome!

By Siam B S

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Jun 27, 2020

wooow mama, loved it!

By Rhea A D

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Jun 26, 2020

A really good course!