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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

JO

Jun 5, 2019

Make you relies that we may lock are car and house but we really don'y think how an intrude can take control of our lives but gaining access through poor security at our home and work spaces

AB

Aug 22, 2019

A more in-depth concept can be included in the course and provide a reference to open source tools/technologies so young and aspiring security professionals can gain more out of this course.

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By Girmaw Z D

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Jul 18, 2024

Best for security awareness,

By Deleted A

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Nov 28, 2023

My Favourite From Childhood.

By CHAMAL D R

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Sep 15, 2023

massive, good course content

By Haroun W

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Jun 15, 2023

knowledge acquired was great

By Lisa R

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Jun 13, 2023

I really enjoued this course

By Charlie C

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May 30, 2023

I really enjoyed this course

By Smaili M

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Jul 19, 2022

It was simple and enjoyable.

By Chrystian P d S

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Jan 25, 2022

Exceptional! What a Journey!

By Venkat k

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Oct 31, 2021

Excellent! Learn new things

By CARLOS A M N

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May 16, 2021

Muy general y buen contenido

By Jihad M R

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Feb 11, 2021

Great learning course for IT

By Fernando C

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Jan 19, 2021

Thanks a lot Google/Coursera

By Kobby S

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Nov 30, 2020

i really enjoyed IT security

By Carlos A G B

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Oct 11, 2020

Excelent Course, nice topics

By Paulo H P

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Oct 6, 2020

Sensacional, muito bom mesmo

By Md. A R

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Sep 12, 2020

Thanks for your great Course

By Derrick K

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Aug 2, 2020

it was hard but i kept going

By KHAJAMAINUDDIN S M

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May 27, 2020

Its really a great course...

By Rhonda L F

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Nov 18, 2019

Very up to date information.

By Ahmad B

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Sep 9, 2019

great classes I learn a lots

By Yomar H

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Jul 7, 2019

Great course, very in-depth.

By Jessica R

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Dec 12, 2018

Brillantly clear and useful.

By Thomas K

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Dec 2, 2025

This was an amazing course.

By JAMES O

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Apr 9, 2025

Quite insightful experience

By Ronald C

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Aug 6, 2024

It was an excellent course.