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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!

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.

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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.

By Omar M

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Apr 12, 2018

Easy and good!

By ARYEE R

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Sep 29, 2023

Great course.

By María D R C A

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Aug 28, 2023

i learn a lot

By jean f g

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Aug 21, 2021

Good overall.

By Adem Ş

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Jan 1, 2021

good exercise

By ANBU S

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Oct 4, 2020

Was very Nice

By Paul M S

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Sep 4, 2023

Good course.

By Riyad M

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Jun 4, 2023

great course

By Timothy M

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May 15, 2023

great course

By Sahil M

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Oct 10, 2022

good course

By Madhu S

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Aug 17, 2022

Great course

By Ayman I

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May 23, 2022

Great Course

By Debesh R

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Nov 23, 2021

Nice course.

By LaiMan L

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Jun 9, 2021

learnt a lot

By Keith B

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Jul 28, 2020

great course