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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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    Oct 26, 2023

    Great class teaches same stuff you would learn in college network security class and more

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    Sep 27, 2023

    I am so glad I started taking these course because it has opened a whole new world for me

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    Aug 16, 2023

    Cien por ciento recomendable.. para quien quiera empezar en el mundo de la ciberseguridad

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    Dec 13, 2024

    by far what i needed to understand how the job works before I get my hands on SIEM tools

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    Feb 4, 2025

    Very informative and interactive to practice what you learned with the given templates

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    Feb 1, 2024

    Exemplary way to lecture such a very tedious course with so many similar nomenclature.

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    Jan 14, 2024

    Excellent information about security hardening and tools to prevent malicious attacks.

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    Dec 3, 2023

    Very good learning tool for those trying to enter the cyber security field. I love it!

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    Jul 5, 2023

    I have learnt a lot though it was beginning of the course. The instructor was amiging,

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    Dec 13, 2024

    people were interesting and it was hard to hear some of them i would give a 4.7 stars

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    Apr 13, 2024

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    Sep 26, 2023

    It was so amazing. On this knowledge basis, I can make my practice good in real time.

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    Jul 21, 2023

    very good course, love it It will be fantastic if you add more details to the course!

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    Oct 1, 2024

    Very educative. I will definitely come back to it in few weeks to refresh my memory.

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    Aug 29, 2024

    Amazing Course! I mean it. It is truely practical and wonderful! Highly recommended.

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    Oct 30, 2023

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    Sep 7, 2023

    Well Organized and covers all the main topics.Assignments and Exemplar very helpful

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    Feb 20, 2025

    this course did show me and teach me a lot. it does truly help and I recommend it!

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    Feb 23, 2024

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    Aug 21, 2023

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    Jul 10, 2023

    Topics that are covered are very important for dealing network and cloud networks.

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    Jul 23, 2024

    The quiz are very useful and helpful to me to understand the practical situation.

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    Aug 27, 2023

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    This course is excellent and offers a wealth of valuable insights and knowledge.

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