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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 PATEL P M

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Mar 16, 2020

very good course to gain knowledge about network security and encryption

By Cindy L

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Dec 28, 2019

Great course regarding various aspects of security and defenses. Thanks

By Dorjan Q

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Aug 8, 2019

Great overall training and very good knowledge earned during the course!

By Brandon S (

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Mar 4, 2019

Learned the values of IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

By Don A

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Aug 16, 2018

Great class. I learned a ton and can not wait to apply my new knowledge.

By Robert A

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Oct 15, 2024

Some answers were messed up but overall good training and well written.

By Justin M

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Mar 31, 2022

This was one of the more intense courses in this specialization for me.

By Lewis N

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Mar 29, 2021

Very insightful, i would be glad if the same course had an advancement.

By Stephon H

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Dec 19, 2020

It help me learn so much and sharpen some of the things I already knew.

By Gerald M M

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Sep 9, 2020

This was a wonderful course, it was very well structured and practical.

By GAURAV P

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Jul 4, 2020

it has been an amazing journey , in this course learned a lot of things

By Jayasahan H

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May 28, 2020

A Great Course!

This course gives a wide knowledge of computer security.

By Preeti P

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Apr 24, 2020

Very very informative course. Everything in a very simple way. Thanks.]

By Svetoslav B

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Feb 17, 2020

Improved my knowledge base, it is a lot of material so tread carefully.

By Andrea B

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Feb 19, 2024

E' un ottimo corso per acquisire una conoscenza generale del mondo IT.

By Alexander P

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Jul 13, 2023

Great course! Learned so much I can't wait to apply in the real world!

By Shabako M

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Feb 1, 2023

EXTREMELY SATISFIED AND LOVE TO RECOMMEND TO ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

By Anthony O

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Oct 13, 2022

great course reviewed alot of what i knew and learned alot. thank you

By Tek T

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Jan 13, 2022

It was a very good course I recommend it to anyone who want to know IT

By Jonathan R S

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Oct 29, 2021

The course was excellent, everything learned will be put into practice

By Amos G B

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Oct 7, 2021

This is a very in depth amazing course on security. Take lots of notes

By mark c

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Jun 30, 2021

very good for increasing understanding of the many sides of the treat

By movies 0 c

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Jan 12, 2021

this course it's so helpfull for my future creer thanks a lot coursera

By Justin W

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Jan 2, 2021

Very informational even a seasoned veteran can learn from this course.

By Timothy R

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Oct 15, 2020

This was definitely the hardest of the 5 courses, but I learned a lot.