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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 Anthony L

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Oct 17, 2020

Excellent source of knowledge and informative

By Abdirisack I A

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Aug 27, 2020

was excellent class with very good instructor

By Tracy D

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Aug 10, 2020

Very Intense, but you can do it if you focus.

By TWINKLE S

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Jul 23, 2020

A great course with very strong fundamentals.

By Jhon S R M

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May 30, 2020

So good, very educational and easy to follow.

By Scott G

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May 14, 2020

Excellent for anyone from the beginner on up.

By Mark H

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Mar 13, 2020

Very interesting and well presented material.

By Natalie B

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Sep 30, 2019

This was by far my favorite of the 5 courses.

By Mikael S F

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Apr 17, 2019

Sweet..... taught a lot about cyber security.

By Fritsroy M

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Oct 10, 2024

This was a great course, I've learned a lot.

By Suman K

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Jul 1, 2024

Great Course! Thank you Google and Coursera.

By pradip s

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Sep 16, 2023

Great for starting the career in IT support.

By Madineni T

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May 6, 2023

Very good course about Security fundamentals

By Fahad A

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Nov 13, 2022

eexcellenteducational and inspiring training

By Seele S (

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Aug 31, 2022

Thank You Very much for an Impressive Course

By Rahul K

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Jun 24, 2022

Very informative and skill improving course.

By Zahra G

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Dec 21, 2021

was nice, it was more sweet than i expected.

By Fulgence A

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Apr 26, 2021

Thanks Google for giving me this Opportunity

By Raza H

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Jan 9, 2021

Amazing Course Loved it.

Lots of information.

By Nitesh N

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Sep 11, 2020

fantastic course and learnet many new skills

By Sergio V

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Aug 10, 2020

Excellent experience and good task and labs.

By Mario S E

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Aug 7, 2020

Amazing, but really hard and complex topics.

By jeswin j

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May 23, 2020

The course was very interesting and helpful.

By Narayan D K

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May 21, 2020

Perfect It Security Information explanation.

By Gerald A L

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Dec 29, 2019

Course work was challenging but overall fun.