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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 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.

By Alejandro E G D

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Jun 2, 2022

covering all subjects, thank you

By Andi L

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Oct 5, 2021

i have a learn a alot IT Security

By Taibat S

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May 9, 2021

It's an awesome experience for me

By Soufiane F V

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Mar 17, 2021

Awesome !!! Thanks for the lesson

By Md. A A M

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Feb 18, 2021

Great course. Highly recommended.

By Emmanuel A m

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Dec 26, 2020

it was fun and a big step for me.

By Seidu M

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Dec 7, 2020

Great course and great experience

By Rochan M

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Nov 29, 2020

Well designed course by Google !!

By Titanius A

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Oct 14, 2020

Very interesting and informative.

By Gaurang P

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Aug 31, 2020

Really great course for begineer.

By Artur I

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Jun 3, 2020

very interesting and knowledgable

By Azeb T

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Dec 10, 2019

It is very important course ever!