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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 Mateo C V

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Dec 5, 2020

Nice course to learn a little bit about IT security

By Jesus E

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Nov 12, 2020

its allot to take in but just take you time with it

By PIERINA Y B D

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Nov 4, 2020

A lot of security and privacy tools in this course.

By KEVIN W

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Jul 27, 2020

Great experience, expert lesson from expert teacher

By Nestor S

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May 19, 2020

great course, lots of good information and practice

By Irshad I

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Jan 6, 2020

it was a Good start and a nicely organized subjects

By Serhii P

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Aug 26, 2019

Nice basement for starting in IT career! Thank you!

By Keisha P B

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Jul 20, 2018

Very detailed. Involving. Well thought out course!!

By Eduardo M P T

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Apr 4, 2018

This is a great course about cybersecurity notions!

By Michael M

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Oct 28, 2024

Great program, thank you for newly learned skills!

By Billy F

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Oct 9, 2024

Recommend this course for anyone interested in IT!

By Najaia T

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Aug 20, 2024

Truly the best course to get back in the IT saddle

By Gustavo S O

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Dec 9, 2023

very educational i especially loved the quick labs

By sayed A

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Jun 20, 2022

Great Experience with a lot of new stuff learning.

By EFTIHIA X

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Mar 29, 2022

It was the most exciting part of the whole course.

By Aizhan T

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Oct 8, 2021

Thank you very much Coursera for this opportunity!

By Indrajit H N

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Sep 13, 2021

I have a great experience and have great knowledge

By david m

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May 5, 2021

very helpful for anyone trying to get in IT field.

By Mary-Love T

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Apr 23, 2021

my best course, with OS, great instructor as well.

By Luis M

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Jun 29, 2020

Lots of info but glad I got to learn a lot thanks.

By Melissa D

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Aug 19, 2019

This was a challenging course for me. I loved it!

By Jomar P N

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May 30, 2019

it was great experience learning! thanks coursera!

By Nick J

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Jun 11, 2018

Loved it! Waiting the whole course for this block!

By GUY M

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Sep 5, 2024

Excellent course learned a lot more than expected

By Jomar O R

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Jun 4, 2023

I had a great learning experience in this course.