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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 Shahadul I

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Sep 26, 2020

Awesome experience.Love it.Finally Ended up the Pro certificate.

By Kamana D

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Oct 28, 2018

Very good course, I would recommend this to all it professional.

By Aurel D D

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Jul 26, 2018

Awesome course, learned a lot about security and best practices!

By Cherima S M

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Aug 7, 2024

Great experience! Very challenging but I'm glad I completed it!

By Corey B

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Mar 14, 2024

Enjoyed doing all the labs and the hands on experience was key!

By Rohini N

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Dec 14, 2023

Best Online Course for whoever wants to learn about IT Industry

By zakariya b

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Nov 17, 2023

thank you very much for this amazing journey it helped me a lot

By IQBAL S

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Jul 11, 2022

Perfect I have ever seen, Thank you so much Coursera and Google

By Ayana R

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May 27, 2022

This course was very informative and just right for a beginner.

By Dr.S. B M

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Mar 18, 2021

Excellent material and teaching. Interested practical sessions.

By Arlita S

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Dec 15, 2020

Excellent course. A lot of good information about IT Security.

By Rolando D N

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Oct 22, 2020

Excelente curso, necesario en estos tiempos y muy recomendable.

By Angu P N

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Oct 1, 2020

very very interesting, i have learned so so much in this course

By Francisco C

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Sep 14, 2020

Great information throughout the course in all the areas of IT.

By Katengwa J

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Feb 29, 2020

peu technique mais très riche en infos et astuces sans pratique

By Prof. L M S

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Feb 12, 2020

Wonderful course to find a serious job opportunity worldwidely.

By Ravi s

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Nov 13, 2019

i really enjoy and sure that will improve for finding a new job

By Joseph L M

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May 7, 2018

I was familiar with the material and this was a great refresher

By Gideon T K

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Feb 23, 2024

One of the best course ever. Very comprehensive and wholesome.

By KEYA K

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May 26, 2023

Thank you!with these skills acquired I will be great IT person

By Venkata p

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Feb 14, 2022

Excelent course for people who wants to learn on IT Security.

By Alan D

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Apr 29, 2021

Good introduction to a complex and sophisticated subject area.

By Kelley W

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Nov 25, 2020

This was in depth and I have learned much more than I expected

By Roshan H

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Nov 24, 2020

Awesome !!!! A great great class that will be reviewed heavily

By Juan D

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Jun 2, 2020

The best course to learn everything I wanted to learn about IT