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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 Damian C

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Feb 20, 2020

Another great course!

By David B

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Aug 10, 2018

decent somewhat basic

By Steve R

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May 15, 2024

gives you the basics

By Osaheni E

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Feb 18, 2023

On point. Very nice.

By Fernando L

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Sep 12, 2022

buen curso completo

By Jatin B

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Jul 15, 2020

wonderful experience

By Phillip D

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Mar 4, 2020

good beginner course

By Pranay W

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Apr 25, 2020

great for beginners

By Jason B

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May 20, 2023

Somewhat confusing

By Caleb Q

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Dec 29, 2022

Fascinating Course

By KARN R P

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Jul 6, 2020

course is good....

By Williams W

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Feb 2, 2024

massive knowledge

By John A A P

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Dec 2, 2022

Great oppurtunity

By Md Y J

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Jul 6, 2022

fantastic journey

By Huan N

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Oct 28, 2020

a great IT course

By Chirag V

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Jun 25, 2020

A great course 👍

By Mah Z H

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Jul 8, 2019

It was fun course

By Saurabh J

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Nov 2, 2018

Very good course.

By Youssef M E

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Nov 4, 2022

it's good option

By GAYATHRI C

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Oct 8, 2022

its very usefull

By Cayal A

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Sep 6, 2022

Great Experience

By JOHN W

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Jul 25, 2021

Excellent Course

By Nick O

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Mar 8, 2021

Tricky in parts.

By Ademola A

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Nov 24, 2020

Great EXPERIENCE

By JOHN

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Nov 7, 2020

Very Educational