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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....

Top reviews

OA

Jun 30, 2023

Great course for beginners and experts. Easy to understand and a good refresher for those who have been into IT for a long date. Recommend it to everyone looking for a high quality course on coursera.

SM

Feb 28, 2024

I loved the whole experience beginning to end. I came in already having a BA from state university. Well organized, well produced, and combined with note-taking this course is a no-brainer. Go for it!

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By Abhishek S

Apr 20, 2020

taught me a lot

By John M

Oct 21, 2019

GREAT COURSE!!!

By Arsenio A I

Aug 25, 2019

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By Fabio G B

Aug 9, 2019

Awesome course!

By EMMANUEL I O

Mar 15, 2019

awesome course!

By Abdulbari O

May 22, 2018

It is wonderful

By Jeffrey N

Mar 12, 2024

Pretty helpful

By gaurav m

Dec 16, 2023

anjoy to learn

By anu j

Oct 22, 2023

awesome course

By van t

Jul 1, 2023

super great !!

By Billy S

May 30, 2023

amazing course

By Oliver H

May 29, 2023

Very thorough.

By James B A

Apr 19, 2023

very satisfied

By Yvan U

Mar 27, 2023

VERY SATISFIED

By Tiki M

Mar 3, 2023

great program!

By Victor N O

Feb 27, 2023

Awesome Course

By Ahmed H

Feb 17, 2023

Amazing course

By chris r

Feb 8, 2023

amazing

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By SOUMYA R

Jan 27, 2023

It was useful.

By Oboravo S

Dec 19, 2022

VERY SATISFIED

By Zabihullah A

Dec 18, 2022

really helpful

By Bakilis N

Nov 7, 2022

very satisfied

By obiorah m

Oct 29, 2022

great content

By Moinul H

Oct 24, 2022

It was great!

By MARC F

Oct 16, 2022

Great course!