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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 Brandon A

Feb 19, 2021

Taught me a ton.

By Felconet H F

Feb 2, 2021

very good course

By John B

Jan 20, 2021

Very Interesting

By Wesley Y

Jan 4, 2021

Thank you Google

By Zaw M W

Jan 3, 2021

Very good for me

By Elias G A M P

Jan 1, 2021

Excelente curso!

By Khayala A

Dec 7, 2020

good experience!

By ahmed b

Nov 20, 2020

it is very good

By Sancharie K

Nov 12, 2020

GREAT EXPERIENCE

By Nikita S

Nov 10, 2020

Excelente curso.

By Oyebanji O A

Oct 30, 2020

Great experience

By Reynolds D

Oct 22, 2020

Excellent course

By Fabian V

Oct 9, 2020

very interesting

By Alfred F O

Oct 5, 2020

very good course

By A_56_TINKU K S

Oct 2, 2020

very nice cource

By Yash D

Aug 19, 2020

very good course

By Cardon S

Jul 10, 2020

Very informative

By Sanketkumar P

Jul 7, 2020

Excellent Course

By BHABESH K D

Jul 4, 2020

awessome journey

By Anthony W

Jun 28, 2020

Amazing and fun!

By Davida G G

Jun 25, 2020

Good Challenging

By Mitul P

Jun 23, 2020

Excellent course

By Steve G

Jun 22, 2020

Very Informative

By Adedeji A A

Jun 17, 2020

Really satisfied

By Prashant K G

Jun 17, 2020

excellent course