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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 Jason K

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Aug 21, 2019

One of my favorites of the whole course.

By John H

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Nov 29, 2018

great course...worth the money and time!

By Johnny d S (

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Aug 16, 2018

Really interesting and relevant subject.

By Mohammed R A K

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Mar 26, 2018

Very happy. Thank you Google & Coursera.

By Rafeh M

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Jun 12, 2023

Great course for beginners and experts.

By Ama S

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Apr 17, 2022

It was a great experience with Coursera

By Thiraphat P

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Apr 13, 2021

very useful course for IT security team

By Hari M

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Mar 13, 2021

nice course, i hope i can still read it

By Deleted A

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Mar 11, 2021

this good course and been very helpfull

By Jason K

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Mar 7, 2021

Great refresher. Actually learned stuff

By Rodney Y C L

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Feb 24, 2021

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By umair a

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Feb 1, 2021

Excellent content, and very informative

By Jesmir G

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Nov 22, 2020

EXCELENTE MUCHAS GRACIAS POR ESTE CURSO

By Carlos R

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Nov 10, 2020

the toughest, but the most amazing one.

By Atiqur R M

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Sep 10, 2020

learn lots of thing.. great experiences

By David P

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Apr 22, 2020

Great course really tested my knowledge

By Deepak S

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Apr 1, 2020

Learned many new skills in IT security.

By Gbolahan M G

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Jan 15, 2020

A great course and I really enjoyed it.

By Michael P

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Mar 13, 2019

I really enjoyed this course. Thank you

By Zerihun A

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Feb 23, 2024

THANKYOU FOR SHARING THEN KNOWLEGE !!!

By Ruslan A

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Nov 23, 2023

Очень интересный и позновательный курс

By Utibe-Abasi E E

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Aug 29, 2023

its amazing the content of the course

By Emad R

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Aug 8, 2023

Simply Excellent and amzing I loved it

By Volodymyr F

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Jul 21, 2023

Exciting and very useful! Thanks guys!

By Rajiv M

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Dec 26, 2022

LEARNT A LOT,IT WAS THOUGHT PROVOKING.