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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 Phannawadee P

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May 29, 2020

This course is amazing !! and I've learned more and know more.

By Scott M B

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Jul 31, 2019

This was my favorite course of the I.T. support certification.

By Jason E

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Feb 27, 2018

This was an incredible course. The challenges were really fun.

By Christopher G

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Jul 13, 2023

Great course -- love how easily displayed the information was

By Jared H

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Feb 1, 2023

Heavy load of information. Buckle up. Very necessary though

By Rachel I

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Jan 14, 2022

Such a great and worthwhile experience, so happy and grateful

By Stephen B

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Jun 18, 2021

This course was ver detail oriented! I learned a lot from it!

By KHALED R

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Nov 26, 2020

Very good and highly recommended course. My employer loves it

By Paul B

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Oct 12, 2020

Excellent grounding for people on the aspects of IT security.

By Nurlan A

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Sep 17, 2020

Great course and provide more tech fundamentals in IT defense

By Gurpreet S

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Jul 30, 2020

Excellent content, well executed. I learned so much, thank ou

By Ashfaq S

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Apr 13, 2020

Excellent and very important topic to wrap up the course....

By George J

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Jan 12, 2020

Awesome experience, thanks so much for putting this together!

By JKLim

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Jan 5, 2020

This course is really awesome to underscyber security overall

By Christopher B

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Sep 11, 2019

Great course! Provides some great insight into cybersecurity.

By Martin Z

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Sep 6, 2019

very useful and have a lot of new idea for the defense system

By Jose L J

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Apr 6, 2019

It's almost the best course of the certification. I love it!!

By Christopher B

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Feb 7, 2019

Hardest one yet! Take your time on the final project, though!

By Belew W

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Dec 4, 2018

A course that everyone in the digital world needs to know it.

By Doris L

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Nov 18, 2024

Super! Ich habe viel gelernt und es hat Spaß gemacht! Danke!

By Guillermo Z

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Jul 16, 2024

great course and very useful information if you are begginer

By Benjamin G

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Apr 10, 2024

This course is an amazing way to get started in the IT world

By Daniel A

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Jul 7, 2023

this course on it security is well delivered and structured.

By Antonia J O

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Apr 8, 2023

This was the best part of this Course. I enjoyed this 1000%

By Denise B

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Mar 8, 2022

Great! Difficult but possible! Take it, you won`t be regret!