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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 Pranay W

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Apr 25, 2020

great for beginners

By Jason B

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May 20, 2023

Somewhat confusing

By Caleb Q

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Dec 29, 2022

Fascinating Course

By KARN R P

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Jul 6, 2020

course is good....

By Williams W

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Feb 2, 2024

massive knowledge

By John A A P

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Dec 2, 2022

Great oppurtunity

By Md Y J

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Jul 6, 2022

fantastic journey

By Huan N

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Oct 28, 2020

a great IT course

By Chirag V

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Jun 25, 2020

A great course 👍

By Mah Z H

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Jul 8, 2019

It was fun course

By Suresh S

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Nov 2, 2018

Very good course.

By Youssef M E

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Nov 4, 2022

it's good option

By GAYATHRI C

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Oct 8, 2022

its very usefull

By Cayal A

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Sep 6, 2022

Great Experience

By JOHN W

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Jul 25, 2021

Excellent Course

By Nick O

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Mar 8, 2021

Tricky in parts.

By Ademola A

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Nov 24, 2020

Great EXPERIENCE

By JOHN

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Nov 7, 2020

Very Educational

By Mislaine d S L

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Oct 6, 2020

Very good course

By Yash Z

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Aug 23, 2020

Great experience

By Hector

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Jun 29, 2020

Good information

By Rushi B

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May 24, 2020

very good course

By Hatim B

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Nov 12, 2024

ONE OF THE BEST

By Punesh B

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Jul 14, 2022

valuable basics

By Rhonda d L

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Jul 15, 2018

Awesome course.