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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 Rolan B

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Oct 5, 2020

I learned so much. The instructor did an awesome job explaining everything.

By M H

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Sep 27, 2020

****** LINK FOR INTERVIEW PREP DOES NOT WORK ******** Great course though.

By B K

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Aug 9, 2020

"your dignity" haha, thanks for making the class engaging and fun to listen

By Anaghan A

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May 27, 2020

Excellent! course to add something new in your knowledge about IT security.

By Ashok B

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May 2, 2020

An insightful course recommended for all persons looking for a career in IT

By Ken L

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Apr 12, 2020

Enjoyed this and superuser module too much I want to do them again... maybe

By Angelica Q

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Oct 9, 2023

Wonderful! Would gladly take this course again and recommend it to anyone.

By Bruce T M

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Aug 12, 2023

Fantastic course. Very intense. There is so much knowledge and information

By Antrice V H

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Oct 20, 2022

I thought this course was very informative. I really enjoyed the material.

By Adonys B L

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Jun 15, 2022

Excellent, I learn a lot of thing, and all well explained

I am very happy

By Sandile M

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Jun 5, 2021

Over the moon with the course content, such a fun and visual way to learn.

By James W

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Nov 10, 2020

Great course collection for anyone looking to get into an IT based career.

By Nick D

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Jun 2, 2020

I found the course on cyber-security the most interesting and most useful!

By Jon R

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Jan 7, 2020

I learned a lot from this security course. A little overwhelming but good.

By Fernando

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Jun 23, 2018

Great course! It was the most challenging! I highly recommend this course.

By Jean P Q E

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Feb 8, 2025

muy buen curso para el tiempo que se realizará, gran abarcación de puntos

By AKindele F

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Jan 21, 2025

I learnt a whole lot from this course. Thanks to Google for this. Love it

By Priyanshu

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Sep 20, 2024

it's a good experience and i have learned so many things about IT support

By Marty W

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Aug 18, 2024

You can finish this course in an hour if you have 5+ years of experience.

By ManifestingMiracles

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Oct 27, 2022

Very informative with helpful quizzes and hands on training via Qwiklabs

By Yulanda C

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Jun 28, 2022

Thanks for the opportunties I can't wait to utilize everything I learned.

By Muhammad F N A

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Apr 13, 2022

Very good, the resource given is easy to listen and so easy to understand

By Renee R

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Apr 1, 2022

Very helpful informtion and user friendly format. Excellent presentations

By JOEL R V

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Nov 25, 2021

Es un excelente curso para iniciar en el proceso de seguridad informática

By Oluwatosin M

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Oct 29, 2021

This course is so amazing and Kudos to the trainer, he did justice to it!