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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 Christopher B

Feb 7, 2019

Hardest one yet! Take your time on the final project, though!

By Belew W

Dec 4, 2018

A course that everyone in the digital world needs to know it.

By Benjamin G

Apr 10, 2024

This course is an amazing way to get started in the IT world

By Daniel A

Jul 7, 2023

this course on it security is well delivered and structured.

By Antonia J O

Apr 8, 2023

This was the best part of this Course. I enjoyed this 1000%

By Denu B

Mar 8, 2022

Great! Difficult but possible! Take it, you won`t be regret!

By Yuliya K

Jan 4, 2022

Very systematic approach in explaining security architecture

By Martin W

Nov 19, 2021

Really enjoyed all of the courses and the Instructors 10/10

By Gourav

Mar 28, 2021

It was great to learn something new and enhance my skillset.

By Deleted A

Dec 29, 2020

Great and Fun Course. It widens my knowledge in IT Security.

By Patrick C G

Jul 18, 2020

Course was WICKED. Orders of MAGNITUDE better than expected.

By KEDARNATH R B

May 1, 2020

best google course !!!! no words ,learn cybersecurity skills

By Francisco R A

Nov 6, 2019

policies and defenses are the most important in this course.

By Michael H

Jul 3, 2019

Excellent overview of defensive practice for cyber security.

By Gonzalo H O F

Dec 2, 2018

Very challenging and rich content training. Than you so much

By Jackson S

Nov 23, 2018

Great overview of IT security, a worthwhile course for sure!

By Katie R

Aug 7, 2023

My favorite course, learned some very valuable information!

By Waseem K

Sep 18, 2022

An excellent course for Beginers and to get started in IT.

By Zara T

Mar 29, 2022

I like this course, I took it as preperation for Comptia A+

By Albaironi A

Mar 13, 2022

I loved how it was simly explained but not over simplified.

By JAMAL M S

Feb 11, 2022

thank Google for the opportunity to take these five courses

By Shishir S

Jan 13, 2021

AWESOME INSTRUCTOR AND ALL THE COURSE WAS VERY INTERESTING.

By Steeve J

Dec 14, 2020

It has been a life fulfilling Journey!

"I am on to the Next"

By john M

Oct 23, 2020

Really enjoyed the course. Trouble getting my certificate.

By Nishit J

Aug 22, 2020

A great course with amazing insights to the security world.