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About the Course

This course provides a brief introduction to network architecture, operations, intrusion tactics, and security hardening. Learners will also be introduced to common network protocols and how systems use the TCP/IP model to communicate within a network. Learners will gain an understanding of network level vulnerabilities and how to secure a network against those vulnerabilities. Network security topics will include firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), system hardening, and virtual private networks. By the end of this course, you will: - Describe the structure of different computer networks. - Illustrate how data is sent and received over a network. - Recognize common network protocols. - Identify common network security measures and protocols. - Explain how to secure a network against intrusion tactics. - Compare and contrast local networks to cloud computing. - Explain the different types of system hardening techniques....

Top reviews

DZ

Sep 24, 2023

I had to do this while sick and injured...BRUTAL. But this course WILL teach you the working skills of it. Just make sure to know how to set up your computer when you go to work and you're good.

TM

Feb 3, 2024

Even though it took a bit long to complete this network course, it was every insightful and as I've managed to get a little bit of knowledge about network and network security.

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By Gokul D

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Mar 2, 2024

it helped me to learn network protocols and more

By Juan E M

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Nov 11, 2025

It's designed by Google. Do I need to say more?

By Hithesh K

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Jun 17, 2025

great teaching and wonderful experience on here

By Kodzo S D

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May 28, 2024

Great learning material with practical insights

By Victor M

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May 12, 2024

Curso extenso y bien estructurado. recomendable

By Mangalan G

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Nov 17, 2023

nice one to get a better foundational knowledge

By Steeven P

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Dec 12, 2025

Excelente Material para adquirir conocimientos

By Torin G

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Nov 28, 2025

Excellent course - lots of practical examples.

By Sudha

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Aug 11, 2025

all the graded assignments were really helpful

By Nelzon T P

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Nov 13, 2023

Great introductory course to network security.

By John J

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Oct 15, 2023

great course on Networks and Network Security.

By Cory O

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Aug 13, 2023

Great course, fundamentally critical concepts.

By shadik h

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Jun 6, 2023

thanks for learning me. i learn a lot of thing

By Kaleru S

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Jan 24, 2025

This course was perfect for beginners like me

By Muhammed C

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Mar 1, 2024

There are numerous technical aspects to gain.

By Rostislav P

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Dec 3, 2023

I think the best patz of this whole course :)

By Muhammad M S

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Oct 25, 2023

very good and i learned much from this course

By Kyungjin Y

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Aug 16, 2023

It was very information, but super difficult!

By maneesh g

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Jun 10, 2023

i learned a lot thank you google and coursera

By Eunice

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Dec 18, 2024

The course is easy to understand, i love it.

By Samuel M

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Aug 25, 2024

Perfect Instructors and great content thanks

By Sandrine M

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Dec 1, 2023

Instructor was easy to follow. Very helpful!

By Omer O

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Dec 1, 2023

An interesting and informative course thanks