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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

DM

Aug 13, 2023

Course was very knowledgeable and worth taking. I feel like the training wouldn't be complete if I didn't know about security and how important it is not just for me but for everyone using technology!

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 Philip M

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Dec 8, 2021

Best in the series

By Ankur S

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Sep 28, 2021

Awesome experience

By James D M

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Sep 7, 2021

good stuff to know

By Mohammed M

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Jun 17, 2021

very useful course

By Robert V

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Apr 21, 2021

Ready to work!!!!!

By yaritza m

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Mar 2, 2021

excelente el curso

By Adebowale A

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Feb 15, 2021

Thank you, Google.

By meredith h g

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Dec 21, 2020

VERY interesting -

By SHARON L

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Nov 27, 2020

thank you coursera

By Hussein K

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Sep 20, 2020

THANK YOU TOO MUCH

By General s A

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Sep 16, 2020

Very great content

By Shubham B S

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Aug 29, 2020

Thank You Coursera

By Mukul G

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Aug 6, 2020

Just go for it....

By Alfan F P

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Jul 7, 2020

good course thanks

By SYED J

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Jun 13, 2020

informative course

By Ben C

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Jun 8, 2020

Thank you so much!

By David B

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May 22, 2020

It was awesome!!!!

By Martin C

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Apr 30, 2020

Its a great course

By Niketan C

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Mar 1, 2020

very good course !

By Dawit W

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Feb 7, 2020

great achievement!

By Young L

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Jul 30, 2019

awesome way to end

By Nicholas A

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Mar 9, 2019

Great information.

By Fabrizio B

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Dec 29, 2018

Excellent material

By Mohammed M

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Nov 7, 2018

must take it folks

By Nirmal G

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Oct 17, 2018

very useful course