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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 samuel m

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Mar 31, 2021

very interesting course i reccomend any one who is in information tech world to learn this course

By Z A Z A

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Mar 12, 2021

Great course! I love Kevin, Victor, Cindy, Devan and Gian as my instructor, they are great people

By Bob A

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Nov 15, 2020

I did the course to get background for a SciFi novel I am trying to write. I did succeed in this.

By Carlos O

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Aug 2, 2020

What a great course. It has been a journey.

A must have, there so much information here.

thank you.

By Joseph F

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Jul 21, 2020

This is a great course and I have learned a lot in regards to security, prevention and detection.

By Pang V J

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May 8, 2020

It was really interesting to learn all the ways to protect your systems, data and also the users.

By Jason D

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Dec 11, 2019

Very informative, I highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Information Technology

By Daniel H

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Feb 10, 2025

Overall this was a good introductory IT training course. I look forward to increased challenges.

By Deleted A

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Dec 8, 2022

This was a great program, and I hope I can complete other courses as well to gain more knowledge

By Rhey D T

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Nov 13, 2020

Finally. Thank you google for this wonderful, informative, useful, mind blowing, amazing course!

By Saumyaranjan N

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Jul 15, 2020

it is good source defense against digital dark arts by google .thanks google and coursera .

By Sarah L

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Jul 9, 2019

Really challenging,in that it's a lot of dense material, but it's delivered in a digestible way.

By Vansh T

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Apr 18, 2019

The attitude of the teachers is great and their knowledge makes this course a fun experience. :)

By Jasmine M

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Feb 18, 2019

This was a good course, it challenged me and contributed to my growing knowledge of IT security.

By Hans

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Aug 13, 2018

A+++ Learned about how to secure yourself in an internet driven world is always an asset to have

By MUHAMMAD A H

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Jul 25, 2023

learning experience was amezing learnt alot of things that how to protect our data and services

By Khanyisa M

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Dec 1, 2021

Great course! I highly recommend it if you want to want to know the basics about cybersecurity.

By Achmad S

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Mar 3, 2021

Amazing program. A lot of new skills that i get and i can directly implement it into real world

By Tyler D

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Jan 12, 2021

Very information dense, overhead explanation of cyber security and the infrastructure involved.

By Eugene B

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Oct 21, 2020

Excellent material and it really gave me an understanding of why security is important to have.

By Sneha. M

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Sep 15, 2020

great course!! love this as it helped me to learn and know more in depth about about networks !

By Muhammad S R

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Jun 6, 2020

Fantastic course with lots of IT security info. Enjoyed a lot. Thanks to all instructors a lot.

By Jamshid K

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Jun 9, 2024

Amazing and complete IT Professional course for those who want to join IT world as a beginner.

By Ketmanto W

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Oct 12, 2023

It's wonderful thank you Google hope we can also learn crytocurrency and block chain and web3

By Parmos Y

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Aug 2, 2023

This was a great class. I learned more about steps to take for clean up after a hacker attack.