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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 Ronnie P

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May 22, 2018

Great opportunity to learn IT Support!

By Ruben G

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Oct 2, 2023

I will add some more LAB exercises to

By Brijesh K

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May 14, 2022

It best for Implement of IT Securrity

By Andrew S

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Mar 24, 2021

I wish I had feedback on my responses

By Ismail C

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Feb 24, 2022

educational about defense in depth.

By Subrina M

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Aug 2, 2021

I enjoyed this course and learn more

By Thomas H

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Apr 17, 2024

Worth It. This course was cool also

By Parthiban V

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Oct 30, 2023

It was good learning with coursera

By Manabu T

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Aug 30, 2019

Good start up resource for beginner

By Ndayishimiye j m v

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Mar 24, 2021

improve my skills in IT security

By Naushil B K

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Dec 5, 2020

This was very skill developing.

By Soumendu M

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Jul 8, 2020

Very nice course for beginners!

By Aayush G

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Apr 20, 2020

should add some video tutorials

By Bunmi A

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Oct 24, 2020

This module is somehow complex

By alejandro g

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Jun 28, 2020

helped increase my knowledge.

By Ariel B

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Jun 2, 2020

Man, that last test hit hard.

By 02_นางสาวพิมพ์ชนก ฉ

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Feb 2, 2024

This course is really good.

By DANIEL A

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Dec 28, 2022

it is a good course for all

By Anthony U

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Sep 25, 2021

A very interesting course

By Brice F

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Jul 31, 2019

it was definitely worth it

By Marcos S

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Aug 20, 2018

Nice intro to IT security.

By Julio P

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Dec 8, 2019

Challenging but exciting.

By Michael O P

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Aug 28, 2022

I had a good experience

By Patrik J

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Aug 4, 2022

Great beginners course.

By Donte K

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Jun 10, 2021

Great beginners course!