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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 Allen D

Nov 19, 2021

Great Course With Great Teachers !

By Henry V

Apr 20, 2021

Very dense, but full of great info!

By Angelos O

Dec 19, 2020

thank you for all the knowledge !!!

By Sahan J

Nov 27, 2020

WELL EXPLAINED about cyber security

By Deleted A

Nov 15, 2020

Excellent information and teaching.

By Adrian S G

Oct 20, 2020

Very Satisfied ! a lot of learnings

By Balamurugan R

Oct 2, 2020

good but not received a certificate

By Chidi-Onuigbo C

Jul 2, 2020

Thanks for this wonderful course 😘

By Arturo R P

Jun 24, 2020

Excelent and very complete course!!

By Duncan K

Jun 18, 2020

Very interesting and useful content

By Umirbek M U U

May 13, 2020

Amazing course. Great experience!!!

By Ray F

Jan 5, 2020

great course and amazing exercises!

By Mahmoud A H A

Nov 13, 2019

thank you very much for this course

By Edwin M

Mar 18, 2019

Very good, very detail oriented....

By Melody L W

Sep 16, 2018

We made it everyone!!! Congrats!!!!

By Fernando C

Aug 9, 2023

Engaging and well curated content.

By Julissa B

Apr 5, 2023

Really great program for beginners

By Justin D

Oct 30, 2022

Great course! Highly recommended!

By Nathalie j

May 17, 2022

great my fav out of all of them !

By Moises N M

Mar 11, 2022

easy to follow and well explained!

By Matthew A

Sep 17, 2021

It was a nice experience thus far.

By Tayo O O

Apr 30, 2021

Amazing course .. Highly recommend

By NSUHOREIDEM E

Mar 21, 2021

A challenging and rewarding course

By Lautaro A

Feb 15, 2021

Awesome and super complete course.

By ricardo a u m

Feb 14, 2021

I've enjoyed so much this course!!