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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 Eric G

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Nov 15, 2024

MUY BUENO Y ESTRUCTURADO

By Erick M

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Oct 3, 2024

ES SUPER BUENO ME ENCANO

By MIR A H

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Mar 27, 2024

thanks all Coursera Team

By sikhanyiso k

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Oct 19, 2023

It was a good experience

By Lanre A

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Aug 12, 2022

Superb and Instructional

By Shelly R

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Aug 1, 2022

ALOT OF INFORMATION. WOW

By Vaibhav T

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Mar 23, 2022

Amazind course by Google

By Roberto L P M

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Dec 18, 2021

Lovely and challenging.

By eyoas e

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Sep 10, 2021

knowledgable instructor!

By David

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Aug 1, 2021

Very fun and interesting

By Wrishav G

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Jun 7, 2021

Very much interesting...

By Deleted A

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Mar 29, 2021

CyberSec is really cool.

By Marcus G

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Dec 15, 2020

Encryption was a doozie.

By Chance M

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Nov 17, 2020

Everything was awesome!!

By Ramanath B

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Aug 31, 2020

Very informative course.

By Jede B

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Aug 3, 2020

wooo -hooo!!!! I did it!

By ROAHITH S

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Aug 1, 2020

i loved all these course

By Chhatrala Y

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Jul 5, 2020

Very nice course awesome

By Sehrob I

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Jun 3, 2020

Wow! This was fantastic!

By AKRAM B

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May 15, 2020

the greatest course ever

By Maftun

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Dec 18, 2019

I've learnt many things.

By Rahul S

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Sep 15, 2018

very important knowlewge

By Clint B

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Aug 1, 2018

Great Class on Secrurity

By Leonardo G

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Oct 12, 2025

Me gusto mucho. Gracias

By Temi O

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May 25, 2025

It is very educational.