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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 Mason J

Dec 22, 2021

This course was very informative and engaging.

By Persian W

Jul 10, 2021

a good course specially for security engineers

By Leopoldo B L J

Feb 14, 2021

Done the five 5 course at last what a journey.

By Alan R F M

Nov 25, 2020

I love the instructor he is a great teacher!!!

By Harshad P

Oct 22, 2020

the course is very helpful and informative too

By Smith O

May 15, 2020

Action course, very important for IT personals

By Mai H

Nov 27, 2019

the best course in the certificate, so useful.

By Kori H

Jun 27, 2019

Great course. I learned a lot about security.

By md t

Mar 20, 2019

Its very useful you can learn a lot of things.

By Francisco L

Jul 19, 2018

excellent course. great wealth of information.

By Mihaela R

Apr 23, 2018

Great course and learning materials. Thank you

By Vessavane P

Jan 12, 2024

Amazing course for beginners or intermediate.

By Marcelo C

Feb 20, 2023

thanks a lot for putting together this course

By Chatporn M

Aug 23, 2022

Thank you for good knowledge and new learning

By Mir O M

Nov 30, 2021

Great Platform for the students and learning.

By Joseph O

Oct 8, 2021

Loved it. I will continue to review material.

By Angelo S

Jun 23, 2021

Favorite course! Will continue to learn more!

By Ilyas M

Apr 23, 2021

A lot to learn and the best knowledge gained.

By Abdirahman A Q

Jan 7, 2021

very eye-opening and outstanding explanations

By Mehdi B

Jan 2, 2021

It was an eye opener for me. I learned a lot.

By Anthony L

Oct 17, 2020

Excellent source of knowledge and informative

By Abdirisack I A

Aug 27, 2020

was excellent class with very good instructor

By Tracy D

Aug 10, 2020

Very Intense, but you can do it if you focus.

By TWINKLE S

Jul 23, 2020

A great course with very strong fundamentals.

By Jhon S R M

May 30, 2020

So good, very educational and easy to follow.