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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 Elvis A

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Sep 18, 2020

Thanks for the opportunity to learn about defense against the digital web

By John V

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Sep 17, 2020

Very useful information for the proper implementation against bad systems

By Yonas G

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Nov 11, 2019

AMAZING AND HELP FULL TRAINING THANK YOU ALL THE STAFFS OF THIS COURSE.

By Bruno A G

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Feb 6, 2019

Really interesting! I'm very happy to take this course.

It opened my eyes.

By Ammar H

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Nov 23, 2018

Excellent course to do security analysis of different domains of security

By Andrew H

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Apr 10, 2024

This was my favorite section is the Google IT Support Specialist course.

By Loïc A S

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Jan 7, 2023

Super insightful!!! By far the most dense Thanks for all the knowledge

By Zádori M

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Jun 30, 2022

Szuper volt, sokat tanultam. Köszönöm a sok információt.

Köszönöm szépen!

By kareem p

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Apr 8, 2022

The course is very useful. I had a lot of new knoledges and experiences.

By Sandesh R

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Dec 2, 2021

Thankyou very much for creating such a great course in specific details.

By LaTonya D R

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Nov 23, 2021

A little challenging, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Great instructor(s)

By SWIFT G L

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Jun 11, 2021

thanks you so much for the opportunity given, I will still ask for more.

By Chris H

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Nov 14, 2020

Great course lots of info that final project really put my brain to work

By Fleer, J

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May 18, 2020

This course took me a little to get in to it, but once i did I LOVED IT!

By Rashik A

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May 11, 2020

Very nice!!!! Learnt a lot about potential attacks and their mitigation.

By Ayush B

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Apr 18, 2020

Great Course.

Provides rock-solid fundamentals to know the subject well.

By PATEL P M

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Mar 16, 2020

very good course to gain knowledge about network security and encryption

By Cindy L

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Dec 28, 2019

Great course regarding various aspects of security and defenses. Thanks

By Dorjan Q

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Aug 8, 2019

Great overall training and very good knowledge earned during the course!

By Brandon S (

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Mar 4, 2019

Learned the values of IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

By Don A

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Aug 16, 2018

Great class. I learned a ton and can not wait to apply my new knowledge.

By Robert A

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Oct 15, 2024

Some answers were messed up but overall good training and well written.

By Justin M

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Apr 1, 2022

This was one of the more intense courses in this specialization for me.

By Lewis N

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Mar 29, 2021

Very insightful, i would be glad if the same course had an advancement.

By Stephon H

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Dec 19, 2020

It help me learn so much and sharpen some of the things I already knew.