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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 Omkar V G

Jul 23, 2020

Nice Course

By Ronaldo F N C

Jul 14, 2020

The Best :3

By ANISH P M

Jun 25, 2020

INTERESTING

By Ashvini C

Jun 22, 2020

Best course

By Satyanarayan K

Jun 1, 2020

it was good

By Nayan A

May 28, 2020

Nice Course

By Moliya S H

May 26, 2020

It's Great!

By Padmashree N S

Apr 14, 2020

Nice Course

By Deleted A

Apr 2, 2020

challenging

By Daniel O A

Mar 24, 2020

nice course

By RIZKI S

Mar 9, 2020

Nice Course

By John C

Dec 5, 2019

Good course

By Stephanie R

Dec 3, 2019

Good unit!!

By Esbah M

Nov 16, 2019

Good course

By Lakshay P

Sep 29, 2019

Good course

By buck n

Jul 28, 2019

It was good

By Satveer S S

Dec 23, 2018

Good course

By KHALED M A A

Apr 17, 2018

nice course

By Samuel A D

Jan 13, 2024

Good, Good

By Adejoke A

Sep 6, 2023

its Great!

By Dóra M

Aug 4, 2023

Thank you!

By Millie J P

Jul 10, 2023

Thank you!

By CHANDAN K

Jun 27, 2023

very nice.

By Sang “ L

Apr 12, 2023

Thank you!

By Kaleem U

Jan 18, 2023

Excellent.