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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

SM

Feb 28, 2024

I loved the whole experience beginning to end. I came in already having a BA from state university. Well organized, well produced, and combined with note-taking this course is a no-brainer. Go for it!

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 Raza H

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Jan 9, 2021

Amazing Course Loved it.

Lots of information.

By Nitesh N

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Sep 11, 2020

fantastic course and learnet many new skills

By Sergio V

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Aug 9, 2020

Excellent experience and good task and labs.

By Mario S E

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Aug 7, 2020

Amazing, but really hard and complex topics.

By jeswin j

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May 23, 2020

The course was very interesting and helpful.

By Narayan D K

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May 21, 2020

Perfect It Security Information explanation.

By Gerald A L

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Dec 29, 2019

Course work was challenging but overall fun.

By MARK D R

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Oct 17, 2019

I learned a lot feel empowered to go get it.

By Selvaprakash S

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Aug 1, 2019

learned lot in security have to learn deeply

By Arildo R F

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Jun 16, 2019

Great course! I learned a lot of new things!

By Naman V

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Jun 11, 2019

Awesome Course. Definitely a value addition.

By Selimir K

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Oct 13, 2018

Very detailed considering intended audience.

By Yazan A k

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Aug 28, 2018

Great course. A lot of helpful informations.

By Sulaiman K

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Apr 21, 2024

Its the best course to learn entry level IT

By Gio H V

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Apr 12, 2023

I LOVE IT. THANKS, I WILL DOWNLOAD THIS ALL

By victoria S

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Oct 8, 2022

Good course but was very hard learn so much

By Doris G

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Sep 30, 2022

This course was for me the hardest so far.

By Ifunanya J

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Aug 17, 2022

it was rich in content and very informative

By Jay F

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Mar 12, 2022

i enjoyed but i need more practice about it

By Dwayne C

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Nov 11, 2021

Insightful, dense and packed with goodness.

By Monica C

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Sep 23, 2021

Great course and I enjoyed every bit of it.

By Joshua R

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Mar 31, 2021

Informative, and fairly easy to understand.

By Irshad A K

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Jan 27, 2021

This is a very focused and succinct course.

By JUSTIN R

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Dec 7, 2020

A LOT to learn, and amazing to go through!!

By ZoleWorldTho Y

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Sep 30, 2020

Great Course for Learning the fundamentals!