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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 Tanner B

Apr 13, 2019

Overall, their are an abundance of new terms that I learned. This was a challenge, but in the end, It was well worth it.

By muhammad r

Mar 11, 2018

Wonderful Course for getting in to world of Security. The presentations, test and assignments are done very effectively.

By Ítalo A S

Feb 20, 2025

Excelente, aprendi muitas coisas e outras ficaram mais claras. Fica meu agradecimento especial a todos os ministrantes!

By Nafeesh R

Dec 6, 2024

The entire journey on this course really gave me a good foundation on what I'm going to do next which is Cybersecurity.

By Davide C

May 20, 2020

Very interesting course that addresses many important topics on Security, practical examples and quizzes of good level.

By Dan M E T

Oct 22, 2022

Feels great to have finally accomplished the whole certifiacate course, everything was easy to understand and learn!

By Victor D

Mar 1, 2020

It is good course for someone new to the IT Support field, and good refresher for someone who is working in the field.

By Adewale A

Dec 9, 2022

I am grateful for this opportunity to revive my career, in terms of teaching all your Instructors are second to none.

By Adnan G

Apr 11, 2020

A proper compiled course to know how to secure an organization's networks with the latest technologies and protocols.

By Rickey R

Apr 6, 2020

This was a very informative course. I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to learn about security insures.

By Prince J Y

Nov 11, 2019

It really helps me a lot and i'm gonna work hard and prove what i have learned here useful.

Thanks Google and Coursera

By Aiuka M

Oct 20, 2023

very good training, i learn to much and now i'm excited to put it all in practice, thanks you'll, google + coursera.

By Michael B

Jan 9, 2023

Excellent course, I highly recommend it for anyone who has a desire to learn IT or want ot brush up on their skills.

By Charles T

Dec 21, 2022

This the best fundamental Cybersecurity for System Administrator and Linux Engineers also Unix Engineers For Future.

By Alisa M

Dec 12, 2022

Learned so much , please please want to take a course and get some great knowledge ...this it the course for you !!!

By Joseph

May 8, 2020

Detailed and concise. Would recommend more definition quizes then the ones they have which would help in retention.

By Mubashir H

Sep 10, 2023

The course covered the topics which are very useful to me. I learnt the things which I should know as IT Technician

By Vincent (

Mar 14, 2022

This is a very informative course, explaining lots of introductory concepts, and it helps me get into the IT field.

By Jade H

Jul 11, 2019

The course was very informational and helpful. I am very thankful for this course and excited about the next steps.

By James N

Mar 21, 2019

I enjoyed this course. Setting up the company IT infrastructure was challenging and really made me think. Thank you

By Kymbat O

Jun 11, 2018

I would recommend this course for every modern user of computers as it gives the basic knowladge of educated usage.

By samuel n

Feb 19, 2025

Coursera and Google have helped me achieve my dream of working in IT. I will soon be available, thank you so much!

By C. B (

Jun 29, 2023

Amazing course to those who want to get a glimpse about IT Security, and also are considering to study this filed.

By Jessica T

Apr 21, 2023

Fantastic Specialization! Highly recommend for those who enjoy expanding their ideas, creation, and just learning.

By Heriberto V

Sep 15, 2022

a lot of information, that is helpfull to underdtand how systems work, about threats, viruses, security, so cool.