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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

SG

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An absolutely engaging and challenging feat that I am so proud to have completed. I hope this opens new door and better job opportunities so that I can better enhance my future. Thank you Google

BK

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I feel like this went way more in depth than I think most people just getting into it can handle. I think either this needs to be dumbed down or drawn out a bit more, but a lot of great info.

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By Onthatile T

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Dec 11, 2020

All the necessary skills i needed i acquired them here

By Ranjoy S R

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Jul 9, 2020

Could be better if there were more hands-on exercises.

By Luís C

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May 2, 2020

Very interesting course with full of isefull subjects

By ANTONIO I B C

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May 22, 2024

Muito bom! Completo e de fácil absorção de conteúdo.

By Nungala J

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Feb 13, 2023

WOW, THIS COURSE IS GOOD AND EASY TO LEARN.

THANK YOU

By Abd e K

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Dec 17, 2022

this course is very important to start in it support

By Naung Y O

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Feb 10, 2019

I can't even imagine how harder in the real world.

By Harrison H

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Nov 10, 2018

Peer-reviewed assignments will be the death of me

By S. " S

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Jun 29, 2022

One of my favorite courses, if not, my favorite.

By Faisal P

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Jun 12, 2024

gets a bit complicated around the halfway point

By Lee W

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Jul 16, 2020

Good overview of security for computer systems.

By Lexii P

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Aug 15, 2018

Make sure you check the discussion for week 6!

By Brian S

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Oct 22, 2021

Good course. A lot of information to process!

By Alejado N

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Oct 21, 2021

I enjoyed learning the basics of IT security.

By Ryan H

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Aug 25, 2024

The test are short but extremely hard to do.

By Pete F

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Aug 8, 2022

I would have liked more practice in the labs

By saleh m

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Mar 18, 2023

Is a great knowledge about security basics.

By Nadeem K S

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Jun 13, 2022

Very Informative and awosme learning tacks.

By Murlene F

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May 29, 2020

I had a few issues with the 3rd party labs.

By Jon S

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Nov 4, 2018

Very good course. Well-presented material.

By mohamedsafwt a

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Aug 19, 2021

A lot of theory and up-to-date knowledge.

By Ruth A

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May 24, 2018

This is a good course and well presented.

By Haim K

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Jul 2, 2020

I wish there would be more hands on labs

By FC C

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Feb 11, 2019

Very resourceful and challenging course!

By Edward A

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Sep 27, 2023

Very informative and easy to understand