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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 Kelly P

Feb 8, 2019

I would have liked more opportunities for labs and to learn how to implement the security infrastructure systems rather than do peer-reviewed papers.

By Ryan D

May 9, 2021

I found some of the class acronym and discussion heavy. More graphics and real world examples may have made the material a little easier to digest.

By Jakub J U

May 17, 2022

Important topics clearly explained in pleasent way for and experienced practicioner. The only downside is not enough practice questions.

By Nikos T

Dec 30, 2021

Interesting course which needs a little bit of knowledge so as to understand everything in depth. However, very interesting and ispiring.

By Jayprakash T

May 26, 2020

Practical things are less but course for theoritical knowledge in working of the things are excellent....speaker is good for explaination

By Leonardo V

Nov 19, 2022

Among my challenging but favorite course in Google IT Support Professional Certificate !

Never giving up to the challenges is the key.

By Nazmul h j

Dec 1, 2020

Entry level course with lots of topics explanation. overall very supportive lectures. More practice lab scenario will be very helpful.

By Mortimer L

Mar 11, 2019

Though this course is at the introductory level, it is quite intense. Great tutors, excellent labs and decent extra reading materials.

By Christopher C

Aug 26, 2018

The teachers were awesome. Some of the labs were faulty and didn't give good explanations, but the information in general was awesome.

By Steve C I

Apr 6, 2022

I wish there were more hands on oportunities like with the Platfom course, but hey, it was informative. Lots basics and common sense.

By Richard

Jun 16, 2020

It was a hard and fun ride. I'll be sure to revisit this course for a refresher as it did all the introduction of what being an IT is

By Sebastian (

Jan 28, 2024

a very good course to get your foot in the door and see what fields of IT your interested in and learn a bit about all fields of IT.

By Anna L

Sep 6, 2022

Pretty good, in general. I'm taking it for a job I already have, so the parts about getting a job were not relevant at this time.

By Valerio D R

Sep 7, 2018

Very good course. Maybe some more practical examples would be nice, like placement and setup of hardware components in the network

By Nekoula A

Sep 29, 2022

Good info, balanced background , gets you through the door. Basically teaches you the alphabet up to you to get good at reading.

By Clarence A

Sep 7, 2018

I would like more questions during the course. During the videos so that I can learn better. Atleast one per topic or definition.

By Mark H

May 3, 2018

Good coverage of material. Important things to understand.

I still found some topics to be confusing, even after re-watching them.

By Alberto C

Apr 30, 2021

Good beginning information, although it would have been beneficial to get more hands on experience on tackling security issues.

By Richard K

Apr 20, 2021

I have a bit of a challenge but all same I have been able to complete it. I will have to review more of such and work out more.

By Muhammad A

Oct 6, 2019

I would strongly recommend, when lecture is being played, show more of the process as animated instead of teacher's appearance.

By Ilasia P

May 2, 2023

This was definitely a challenging course for me but I got the knowledge

and skills that I need to succeed in this new career .

By Kiera L C

Feb 21, 2018

Great course!! Easy to understand. Already knew most of it, just filled in some gaps. Instructor was funny and spoke clearly

By Sandisiwe M

Jul 25, 2022

very infromative, some of the content was a bit steep for a new beginner but with additional research, I managed. Thank you

By Aaron C C

Apr 18, 2019

I would have liked more hands on activities in this course. Other than that, there is a ton of information. Good course.

By Rocklyn K

Nov 4, 2021

This course has taught me a lot about information technology and I am excited to go out there and use what I have learned