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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 Rhonda L F

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Nov 17, 2019

Very up to date information.

By Ahmad B

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Sep 9, 2019

great classes I learn a lots

By Yomar H

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Jul 6, 2019

Great course, very in-depth.

By Jessica R

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Dec 11, 2018

Brillantly clear and useful.

By Ronald C

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Aug 5, 2024

It was an excellent course.

By MARIA C S D C

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Jul 28, 2024

o curso é incrível !!!!!!!!

By Gebre G M

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Jul 5, 2024

Interesting course, thanks.

By Jalon B

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Oct 25, 2023

Amazing Certificate Program

By Dorota P

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Aug 20, 2023

Informative and interesting

By Josephine a J

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May 16, 2023

Awesome, full of knowledge,

By Nuttapong L

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Apr 29, 2023

Good for IT Support careers

By Ezra

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Sep 9, 2022

Great additional knowledge

By Jorge G

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Aug 11, 2022

Really Helpful information

By Muhammad A A

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Jul 7, 2022

lots of knowledge gain here

By Timothy J S

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Jun 4, 2022

Smooth experiene, enjoyable

By Andrew

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May 9, 2022

would like to see more Labs

By NHOEUN N

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Mar 9, 2022

Thank for build this course

By Molly C D

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Mar 8, 2022

I had fun with this course

By Nowshin N

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Jul 1, 2021

Learned so many things, wow

By Reynaldo R F

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Jun 9, 2021

Many thanks for the Effort!

By YI-CHIEH H

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Apr 24, 2021

help to to encourage myself

By Abel B W

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Mar 15, 2021

Amazing lots of information

By Putri N D P

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Mar 5, 2021

GREAT COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR

By Rey L

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Feb 2, 2021

Thank you for your Goodness

By Issac G

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Jan 6, 2021

It's such an awesome course