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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

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!

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 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 asadbek k

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Sep 28, 2024

VERY GOOD . I LEARN MANY INFORMATION

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!

By Robert R

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Nov 13, 2021

Fantastic course great information!!

By Hitesh T

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May 14, 2021

I have learned a lot in this course.

By Calvin H

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Apr 25, 2021

interesting and knowledge broadening

By Jubaer R

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Jan 23, 2021

I've learned a lot thank you google.

By Jamiu A O

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Dec 30, 2020

I really enjoyed taking this course.

By Shamim M

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Dec 23, 2020

I love this course, Thank you Google

By Adonis C

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Dec 12, 2020

I had a great time with this program

By Thierno A M B

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Oct 31, 2020

very informative and exciting COURSE

By Anyaorah C C

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Jul 24, 2020

Thanks for this wonderful opporunity

By Suhana M M

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Jul 9, 2020

It was great learning the course :-)

By Mark A A

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Jul 7, 2020

Good course to learn about security.

By DEEPAK D

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May 7, 2020

nice experience with google coursera

By GETACHEW B B

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Apr 10, 2020

this course is very interesting!!!!

By JP " S

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Mar 10, 2018

Great information and smart testing.

By Tarlan G

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Jan 14, 2024

My favorite course from the program

By Tim A G

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Mar 30, 2023

Well laid out and nicely presented.