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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts by Google

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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 cou...
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    Aug 13, 2023

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    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!

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    Apr 25, 2018

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    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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    Oct 18, 2020

    I have learnt the basics of security required and to be followed not only in the IT industry but in my own life.

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    Aug 15, 2024

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    May 19, 2022

    Does require interactive approach when explaining complex concepts like WPA2, perhaps more animations would do.

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    Dec 16, 2020

    I Really enjoyed this course, it was easy to stay engaged with so much interesting information being presented.

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    Aug 27, 2020

    Hurrey i completed the course, and i have learned a lot of things here, now i can start my own company as well.

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    Jun 17, 2020

    I felt that this was a very informative course and definitely opened my eyes to security procedures and issues.

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    Jun 7, 2020

    REAAAALLY GOOD. I really like this course. Is really complete and use all the concepts previously learned! .e.e

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    Apr 3, 2020

    Great course to learn terms and concepts, those things that are the building blocks of a great security system.

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    Mar 11, 2019

    This course was much more in-depth than I expected. It was definitely challenging, and I learned a great deal.

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    Jun 10, 2018

    Very informative, at certain points too informative.But there is a lot of valuable information in these videos.

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    Mar 3, 2023

    Best course for the begineer in IT . For those who don't know about anything in IT. Highly recommend to those.

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    Feb 23, 2023

    With lots of thanks IRM And Google Coursera team. We aspect in future other latest technology you have offer .

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    Oct 17, 2022

    wonderfull course really change your prospects to IT and open new Horizon for career or even self improvement

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    Sep 7, 2020

    IT was an great online experience. So, I just will tell you go head and take it. You will be happy at the end.

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    Aug 28, 2020

    i experienced very good after completing this certification course now i am more confident as i completed this

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    Jul 14, 2020

    Amazing course! The instructors really keep you engaged. All of the extra help with interviewing is priceless.

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    Apr 21, 2020

    Learned a lot from this course hopefully the knowledge will help me in my job. I wish all the best. Thank you.

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    Mar 15, 2025

    Pues, la verdad esta cool, si te gustan las computadoras como a mi, sera facil, y aprendes bastantisimo si no

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    Dec 11, 2023

    That was so much fun to learn about this course and the IT Support Program. It was a lot of fun and engaging!

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    Feb 8, 2022

    Iam so greatfull for my Instructor Kelly and TA Avery and Marc. I am screaming Congrats to my fellow Cohorts!

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    Jul 25, 2021

    It was a great experience, and I got the chance to sharpen my skill and pick up a few new ones along the way.

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    Nov 4, 2020

    Thanks to Coursera and the Google team, especially the instructors. The first and biggest step on a new road.

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    By Jose H C M

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    Oct 28, 2020

    Really nice course it has a lot of good thing to know, and the teacher its really good explaining the topics.

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    Mar 13, 2020

    The teacher really went into a lot of depth within these topics of Cybersecurity and he truly was a blessing!

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    Nov 6, 2019

    This course gives you knowledge about security and many more things that an IT person should know that's all.

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