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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 movie d

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Jun 28, 2024

Very Interesting and Knowledgeable

By Fernando C

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Aug 9, 2023

Engaging and well curated content.

By Julissa B

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Apr 5, 2023

Really great program for beginners

By Justin D

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Oct 30, 2022

Great course! Highly recommended!

By Nathalie j

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May 17, 2022

great my fav out of all of them !

By Moises N M

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Mar 11, 2022

easy to follow and well explained!

By Matthew A

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Sep 17, 2021

It was a nice experience thus far.

By Tayo O O

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Apr 30, 2021

Amazing course .. Highly recommend

By NSUHOREIDEM E

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Mar 21, 2021

A challenging and rewarding course

By Lautaro A

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Feb 15, 2021

Awesome and super complete course.

By ricardo a u m

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Feb 14, 2021

I've enjoyed so much this course!!

By Davis N

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Nov 13, 2020

It was fun and very informational.

By Mbulaheni L M

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Jul 28, 2020

5 Star delivery by the instructor.

By MICHAEL E

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Jul 19, 2020

Great course with great instructor

By Aniket A

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Jul 13, 2020

Perfect and all-around knowledge!!

By Mohit K S

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Jul 6, 2020

Great Course I have Learned a Lot.

By Saad T

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Dec 28, 2019

Best course and the content 10/10.

By Aakash C

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Jul 22, 2019

It was a great learning experience

By luis p

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Aug 4, 2018

Password and Authentication sir...

By Mohammad A K

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Apr 7, 2024

Best of Google are in this course

By Festus A

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Mar 24, 2024

i had a great training experience

By Isaac B S

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Aug 16, 2023

Great ad fantastic course content

By Alex T

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Jul 6, 2023

Very nice! Concise but effective.

By Deleted A

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Mar 17, 2023

I Completed This Course Thank You

By Kenneth c O

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Sep 30, 2022

finally done and dusted awesome.