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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. ● new AI skills from Google experts to help complete IT tasks....

Top reviews

LS

Sep 27, 2019

Fue muy interesante eme encanto, pude aprender muchas cosas que no sabia y todo esto va ser muy util para todos los trabajos que encuentre de ahora en adelante, gracias cousera. Gracias Google

BK

Jun 10, 2018

I feel like this went way more in depth than I think most people just getting into it can handle. I think either this needs to be dumbed down or drawn out a bit more, but a lot of great info.

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By Tony w

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Apr 24, 2020

I loved it as usual. Very informative.

By Aaron P

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Dec 28, 2019

Great course to advance your knowledge

By Joseph R G

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May 4, 2019

Great way to round out the coursework.

By julien p

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Apr 8, 2019

googd learning about security feedback

By Wasin M

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Aug 19, 2018

I learn a tons in security, Thank you!

By PANKAJ K M

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Jan 14, 2026

Very good informative and best course

By hamza z

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Dec 26, 2024

this course is very beneficial for me

By Dennis C

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Nov 13, 2024

This course help me a lot! Thank you!

By shokrullah q

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Sep 22, 2024

wow this course was really wonderful.

By Joshua W D

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Oct 16, 2023

VERY Informative and pretty engaging!

By Rasaq A

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Oct 4, 2023

It was nice and lovely learning curve

By Ebony W

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Aug 17, 2023

I found this module most informative.

By Gennady F

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Nov 25, 2022

Very good designed and very practical

By Ogaga C A

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Aug 15, 2022

Excellent Course! Highly recommended.

By Kareem S

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Sep 4, 2021

Great Stuff Google is doing out here.

By Sequoya C

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Apr 19, 2021

pay attention and its simple and easy

By Kevin N C

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Mar 22, 2021

really great and comprehensive course

By Mina R R M

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Mar 14, 2021

I am really happy study with coursera

By Nii S A F

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Sep 1, 2020

The practice is a great deal of help.

By Yulia D

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Aug 21, 2020

Awesome course. Definitely recommend.

By Hanek M

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Jul 23, 2020

Perfect course to study from scratch!

By Abdulaziz A

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Jun 22, 2020

was the best studying experience ever

By Christopher C

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Jun 5, 2020

I've truly enjoyed the whole journey!

By Kavya D M

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Jun 1, 2020

it was really great doing this course

By Alicia

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Apr 5, 2020

Very detailed - extremely informative