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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 14, 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!

DS

Apr 26, 2018

Great course that is full of useful information and presented in an easy to understand way. It's an awesome beginner course that will add to your knowledge and further your knowledge of IT security.

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By Bill C

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Feb 17, 2022

I t was changeling, and it made me think more deeply about IT Security ....

By Prajakta S

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Oct 16, 2020

Overall a nice certificate! Sometimes things get a little harder than usual.

By Killua S

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Apr 17, 2021

I really enjoyed and got very important knowledge from this specialization

By Pooja

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Sep 15, 2020

awesome way of explaination , literally from zero to hero in cybersecurity

By Naseem A

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May 3, 2020

It is one of the best online certification platform for all the beginners.

By Michael M

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Dec 7, 2019

Good overview of information one should know to get stated in IT Security.

By Daniel H

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Nov 30, 2023

Great course, but outdated. Needs to be updated to a new version in 2025.

By Kin M C

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Mar 11, 2021

It would be better if the course has provided course notes in PDF format.

By Ebenezer O T

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Jan 11, 2023

Thanks very much for this course now I can count myself among the best.

By Ramos M I

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Nov 17, 2022

I like a lot the course but I have missed more lab in the security part.

By Kenneth J C

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Dec 11, 2023

I liked this course. It was a great reprieve at the end of a long road.

By Andre C

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Jan 19, 2021

Very dense material but a great course to get started with IT security.

By Kusum S

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Sep 15, 2020

You give me the coincidence and courage to find a suitable job for me.

By ABIJITH.A

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Jun 18, 2020

I had fun in learning this course, but few concept were out of my mind

By pramod k J S s

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May 24, 2021

Good - provide overall view of current technologies used in industry.

By GERSON F R

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Feb 5, 2019

very informative and makes you think about security in a everyday way

By Kevin T

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Jun 11, 2018

hit all the points, some more labs with security tools can be useful.

By Oscar P

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Aug 20, 2019

Last assignment was confusing and there is no place to upload it to.

By Ndubuisi O

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Feb 5, 2022

Great course. Great insights. Thank you so much Google and Cousera.

By Eric A

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Mar 21, 2019

I hope in the future they'll include some Qwik lab in these module.

By Mohamed Y M

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Mar 31, 2024

i loved this course thouth same how definitely hard but i rated 4

By Vikas R

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Nov 18, 2022

it was very good course and i hope it will helpful for my carrier

By John S

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Nov 5, 2020

I enjoyed this section a lot and it was very fun and interesting.

By Christopher M

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Jun 18, 2018

Challenging but enjoyed learning in depth about network security.

By Victor C

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Mar 17, 2023

Some of the answers for question didn't match what had been told