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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 krisH J

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Apr 6, 2020

the course is superb and covered many things.I thanks to instructors heartfully.

By Adel A

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Sep 5, 2023

It's a lil bit boring and doesn't have so many visuals to help you understand

By Narayan G

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Jul 15, 2020

Well wanted more practical experiences and some details, else good for basics.

By Deleted A

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May 19, 2020

Great course in very easy way.Learn very much needed concepts.Happy with this.

By Katura K

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Dec 23, 2018

The final assessment instructions were quite vague for a novice IT individual.

By Gabriel S

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May 14, 2024

It was a bit overwhelming but I got thru with it I wish it was more hands on.

By Karin H

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Mar 2, 2021

I would have liked more interaction with creating a secure environment online

By Tony A

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Jul 14, 2018

Good material. I think the pedagogy needs a little work, but good information

By Benjamin M

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Mar 28, 2018

A few announced interesting Supplemental readings where actually not included

By Bill C

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Feb 16, 2022

I t was changeling, and it made me think more deeply about IT Security ....

By Prajakta S

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Oct 16, 2020

Overall a nice certificate! Sometimes things get a little harder than usual.

By Killua S

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Apr 16, 2021

I really enjoyed and got very important knowledge from this specialization

By Pooja

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Sep 15, 2020

awesome way of explaination , literally from zero to hero in cybersecurity

By Naseem A

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May 3, 2020

It is one of the best online certification platform for all the beginners.

By Michael M

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Dec 7, 2019

Good overview of information one should know to get stated in IT Security.

By Daniel H

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Nov 29, 2023

Great course, but outdated. Needs to be updated to a new version in 2025.

By Kin M C

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Mar 11, 2021

It would be better if the course has provided course notes in PDF format.

By Ebenezer O T

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Jan 11, 2023

Thanks very much for this course now I can count myself among the best.

By Ramos M I

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Nov 17, 2022

I like a lot the course but I have missed more lab in the security part.

By Kenneth J C

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Dec 11, 2023

I liked this course. It was a great reprieve at the end of a long road.

By Andre C

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Jan 18, 2021

Very dense material but a great course to get started with IT security.

By Kusum S

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Sep 15, 2020

You give me the coincidence and courage to find a suitable job for me.

By ABIJITH.A

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Jun 18, 2020

I had fun in learning this course, but few concept were out of my mind

By pramod k J S s

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May 23, 2021

Good - provide overall view of current technologies used in industry.

By GERSON F R

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Feb 5, 2019

very informative and makes you think about security in a everyday way