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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 Sanket U

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Aug 1, 2020

This course on IT Security was very interesting.

By none

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Mar 5, 2020

Excellent course ! Learnt so much about Security

By Olaniyi O

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Jan 17, 2020

Great way having deep understanding of security.

By Job K N

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Dec 29, 2019

The course was really helpful and I learnt a lot

By Isaac T

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Dec 8, 2019

This was a wonderful course, highly recommended.

By Leo S

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Jul 3, 2019

I can just recommend this Course! Thank you, Leo

By abhay a s

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Jun 28, 2018

AWESOME COURSE FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERING STUDENTS

By BOUDIB N

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Oct 17, 2024

excellent merci pour tout google it et coursera

By lucky g

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Mar 21, 2024

very informative and fun., cool instructors too

By Raed A

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Apr 20, 2023

very good course

thank you learned a lot things

By Sawabdin M

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Apr 17, 2023

wonderful course, learned a lot about security.

By Kiran S M

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Mar 11, 2023

This course has helped me in building my career

By synesha h

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Jul 11, 2022

It was a challenging course. I'm glad I did it!

By Dee W

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Mar 30, 2022

Loved it! it even went over briefly the PCI DSS

By Collins C

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Mar 22, 2022

It was a great experince as I have learnt alot.

By Kevin M

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Feb 10, 2022

The course was very intractive and professional

By Javier L

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Aug 22, 2021

Great experience and good explanation subject..

By Ann R

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Apr 17, 2021

I feel I learned a lot in this exciting course.

By Argem F

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Jan 2, 2021

Thank you so much! Maraming salamat, Google! :)

By Chike O

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Dec 9, 2020

This was a very comprehensive course. Thank you

By MANCHEKAR P P S

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Jul 8, 2020

absolutely amazing ! great course for beginners

By Gurmander S M

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Jun 7, 2020

Was very helpful, glad that I made it this far.

By Jallow, E A

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Mar 2, 2020

I can't believe that I have made it thus far...

By Ali B

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Jan 1, 2020

This is the future of work, for all industries!

By Sam Y

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Nov 3, 2019

I loved these courses and hope I can find more!