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Learner Reviews & Feedback for IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts by Google

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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 Iroha B

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Jul 12, 2021

This course has helped me a great deal

By Michael Q

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Apr 18, 2021

Great course, only wish it was longer.

By Khairunnas

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Mar 16, 2021

Learning many more about security risk

By Mohammed Z

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Feb 26, 2021

Just An Other Amazing Thing By Google!

By Kevin B S B

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Dec 27, 2020

Thank you Very much I've learned a lot

By Kevin Y G (

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Dec 12, 2020

Thank You Very Much to GOOGLE and Team

By krishna r

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Dec 4, 2020

it's fun and very interesting course !

By Omondi G W

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Nov 30, 2020

Very Educative and knowledge impacting

By Alexis F

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Oct 25, 2020

Excellent course, very well presented.

By Robert M

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Oct 11, 2020

Excellent course! Highly Recommended!

By Ronald B

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Jul 23, 2020

Very informational program, loved it.

By Owen M

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Jul 22, 2020

I had a great time learning what I did

By Guidou D

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Jun 9, 2020

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By william m

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May 31, 2020

awesome i love coursera i learn a lot!

By Tony w

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Apr 24, 2020

I loved it as usual. Very informative.

By Aaron P

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Dec 28, 2019

Great course to advance your knowledge

By Joseph R G

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May 5, 2019

Great way to round out the coursework.

By julien p

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Apr 8, 2019

googd learning about security feedback

By Wasin M

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Aug 19, 2018

I learn a tons in security, Thank you!

By Dennis G C

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Nov 13, 2024

This course help me a lot! Thank you!

By shokrullah q

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Sep 23, 2024

wow this course was really wonderful.

By Joshua W D

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Oct 17, 2023

VERY Informative and pretty engaging!

By Abdulrasaq s A

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Oct 4, 2023

It was nice and lovely learning curve

By Ebony W

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Aug 17, 2023

I found this module most informative.

By Gennady F

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Nov 26, 2022

Very good designed and very practical