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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 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.

By Asghar A

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Mar 25, 2023

Very amazing experience with course

By Hung T

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Jan 20, 2023

Great Course, I have learned a lot.

By Jamesps290

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Oct 10, 2022

Great way to understand the basics

By Anjali R

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May 27, 2022

nice experiance i gain much talents

By neil c b

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Mar 28, 2022

Quasi Comp TIA, lots to build on..

By Kenneth E

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Feb 23, 2022

This is course is very informative.

By Allen D

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Nov 19, 2021

Great Course With Great Teachers !

By Henry V

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Apr 20, 2021

Very dense, but full of great info!

By Angelos O

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Dec 19, 2020

thank you for all the knowledge !!!

By Sahan J

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Nov 27, 2020

WELL EXPLAINED about cyber security

By Deleted A

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Nov 15, 2020

Excellent information and teaching.

By Adrian S G

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Oct 20, 2020

Very Satisfied ! a lot of learnings

By Balamurugan R

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Oct 2, 2020

good but not received a certificate

By Chidi-Onuigbo C

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Jul 2, 2020

Thanks for this wonderful course 😘

By Arturo R P

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Jun 24, 2020

Excelent and very complete course!!

By Duncan K

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Jun 18, 2020

Very interesting and useful content

By Umirbek M U U

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May 13, 2020

Amazing course. Great experience!!!

By Ray F

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Jan 5, 2020

great course and amazing exercises!

By Mahmoud A H A

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Nov 13, 2019

thank you very much for this course

By Edwin M

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Mar 18, 2019

Very good, very detail oriented....

By Melody L W

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Sep 16, 2018

We made it everyone!!! Congrats!!!!

By Deleted A

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Aug 9, 2024

Thank for your free online course!