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About the Course

This course provides a brief introduction to network architecture, operations, intrusion tactics, and security hardening. Learners will also be introduced to common network protocols and how systems use the TCP/IP model to communicate within a network. Learners will gain an understanding of network level vulnerabilities and how to secure a network against those vulnerabilities. Network security topics will include firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), system hardening, and virtual private networks. By the end of this course, you will: - Describe the structure of different computer networks. - Illustrate how data is sent and received over a network. - Recognize common network protocols. - Identify common network security measures and protocols. - Explain how to secure a network against intrusion tactics. - Compare and contrast local networks to cloud computing. - Explain the different types of system hardening techniques....

Top reviews

KW

Aug 30, 2024

A comprehensive and easy to understand course for anyone looking to become and entry level cybersecurity analyst or just further their knowledge in protecting their own VMs!

SD

Oct 13, 2024

it was amazing and all the concepts were simply explained . thank uh coursera for making it easier for me to understand these new topics to me in such a convient and simplified way

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By Firdausi

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Mar 24, 2024

very interesting and helpful

By Adriel R

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Oct 17, 2023

very interesting information

By Bruno S

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Jun 14, 2025

o curso esta sendo perfeito

By Mustapha M

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Feb 23, 2025

Great course, thanks google

By Gaurav K

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Feb 16, 2025

Awesome learning experience

By Laurent N

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Oct 4, 2024

Very interesting course !!!

By Dr. J G

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Jul 3, 2024

excellent learning platform

By Luz M H A

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Apr 22, 2024

Entendible y bien explicado

By Gavin K

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Apr 8, 2024

The instructor was awesome!

By Omowaye R

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Mar 9, 2024

Excellent learning approach

By Eduardo R

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Dec 18, 2023

Fantastico curso de Google.

By Malika B

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Oct 19, 2023

A great course from Google!

By Saadiah B H

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Aug 29, 2023

Really enjoyed this course.

By tal f

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Jun 15, 2023

Best Google College. thanks

By mohammed h

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Feb 27, 2026

PERFECT alot of knowledge

By Victoria B

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Mar 17, 2025

very complete, interesting

By kartik d

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Sep 24, 2024

the cousre was really good

By Martin L

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Jul 30, 2024

A lot of usefull knowladge

By Abdullah A M

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Dec 27, 2023

This course help me a lot!

By Ethan M

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Dec 2, 2024

Really great information!

By Thandeka M

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Sep 9, 2024

Good and very onformative

By Priviledge K

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Jun 12, 2024

the course is exemptional

By Brendan R

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May 7, 2024

Great source of Knowledge

By Omobaderinwa A

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Jan 10, 2024

Very helpful and relevant

By Ntokozo S

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Oct 30, 2023

Absolutely amazing stuff.