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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security by Google

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    About the Course

    This course provides a brief introduction to network architecture, operations, intrusion tactics, and security hardening. Learners will also be
    introduced to common network protocols and how systems use the TCP/IP model to communicate within a network. Learners will gain an
    understanding of network level vulnerabilities and how to secure a network against those vulnerabilities. Network security topics will include
    firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), system hardening, and virtual private networks. By the end of this course, you will: - Describe the
    structure of different computer networks. - Illustrate how data is sent and received over a network. - Recognize common net...
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    Jun 29, 2023

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    I am truly satisfied with the available lectures and also reading section of the course which strengthen concepts in more detail. Thanks a lot GOOGLE for launching such fascinating and amazing course.

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    Dec 17, 2023

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    Like guiding through network and security elements ... fast. Challenging and rich in content but not going into too deep. The following courses in the certificate will delve deeper, I imagine.

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    Jul 22, 2023

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    Feb 25, 2024

    Enjoyed building a foundation to learning Cybersecurity

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    I enjoyed how Network security was taught. Great work!

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    Nov 15, 2023

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    I love it and i learnt a lot of security measures.

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