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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

DM

Aug 13, 2023

Course was very knowledgeable and worth taking. I feel like the training wouldn't be complete if I didn't know about security and how important it is not just for me but for everyone using technology!

PK

Apr 9, 2022

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.

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By FOSTER K

Jul 13, 2018

very good course

By Swayne B

May 22, 2018

very good course

By Bahram H

Apr 23, 2018

Excellent course

By Ahmed R

Feb 27, 2024

Very satisfying

By Chamika V

Feb 18, 2024

Very satisfied.

By Samandar R

Nov 14, 2023

It just perfect

By Cristian S

Sep 27, 2023

muy bien! todo!

By Herbert L T J

Aug 13, 2023

Awesome course.

By Abba K

Jun 25, 2023

Helpful course!

By HAMZA N

Jun 10, 2023

Very impressive

By Ayman M S

Jun 5, 2023

Thanks so much

By ALVIN C

Feb 4, 2023

Awesome course!

By Shubham G

Nov 10, 2022

thanks coursera

By Dr. E S

Oct 9, 2022

Very Satisfied

By Deleted A

May 7, 2022

Learned a ton!!

By ITINFONET T ( V

Apr 6, 2022

Amezing helpful

By Oluleke S B

Dec 4, 2021

very intresting

By joanel s

Sep 11, 2021

Very satisfied!

By Daniel G C

Mar 7, 2021

Amazing Course!

By Goosmyr S F

Feb 5, 2021

great knowledge

By Efraim S H

Jan 18, 2021

Awesome Course!

By Manuel X D

Jan 17, 2021

Awesome lecture

By Rodrigo S

Jan 2, 2021

excelente curso

By Zia U H

Dec 28, 2020

Thanks Coursera

By Hilaire S

Nov 25, 2020

Amazing course!