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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

PK

Apr 9, 2022

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.

SM

Feb 28, 2024

I loved the whole experience beginning to end. I came in already having a BA from state university. Well organized, well produced, and combined with note-taking this course is a no-brainer. Go for it!

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By Renuka P

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Apr 26, 2020

it was good, more hands-on session will add into the course

By Anthony T D

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Feb 8, 2019

Tough last project, but other than that, exceptional course

By Isam M

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Jul 20, 2023

Great course, I just believe it needs more hands-on labs.

By Cesar R M C

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Jun 26, 2019

Definitely worth taking. It's challenging and achievable.

By SHIVAM T

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Aug 2, 2020

It is a good course for having a hands on experience :D

By Bouaouiouch K

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May 3, 2022

good but cant take it over because time is passed? :-(

By BENJAMIN K A

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Jul 21, 2021

The goal for this course was well achieved, thank you.

By Onthatile T

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Dec 11, 2020

All the necessary skills i needed i acquired them here

By Ranjoy S R

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Jul 9, 2020

Could be better if there were more hands-on exercises.

By Luís C

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May 2, 2020

Very interesting course with full of isefull subjects

By ANTONIO I B C

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May 22, 2024

Muito bom! Completo e de fácil absorção de conteúdo.

By Nungala J

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Feb 13, 2023

WOW, THIS COURSE IS GOOD AND EASY TO LEARN.

THANK YOU

By Abd e K

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Dec 17, 2022

this course is very important to start in it support

By Naung Y O

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Feb 10, 2019

I can't even imagine how harder in the real world.

By Harrison H

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Nov 11, 2018

Peer-reviewed assignments will be the death of me

By S. " S

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Jun 29, 2022

One of my favorite courses, if not, my favorite.

By Faisal P

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Jun 13, 2024

gets a bit complicated around the halfway point

By Lee W

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Jul 16, 2020

Good overview of security for computer systems.

By Lexii P

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Aug 15, 2018

Make sure you check the discussion for week 6!

By Brian S

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Oct 22, 2021

Good course. A lot of information to process!

By Alejado N

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Oct 21, 2021

I enjoyed learning the basics of IT security.

By Ryan H

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Aug 25, 2024

The test are short but extremely hard to do.

By Pete F

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Aug 8, 2022

I would have liked more practice in the labs

By saleh m

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Mar 18, 2023

Is a great knowledge about security basics.

By Nadeem K S

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Jun 14, 2022

Very Informative and awosme learning tacks.