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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 Aigbe N

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Mar 10, 2024

awesome course

By Inbamanikandan R

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Mar 6, 2024

great learning

By Vasarla B

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Mar 3, 2024

Good knowledge

By nyoman j p s

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Jan 17, 2024

very very good

By Abdul B

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Dec 21, 2023

Best Knowledge

By Basuki D E

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Nov 30, 2023

good knowledge

By Jeps S

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Aug 24, 2023

Amazing course

By Michel A

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Jul 24, 2023

Superb course!

By Shahmeer

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Feb 4, 2026

too knowledge

By Cristian U

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Oct 22, 2025

great teacher

By Maulana R

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Sep 17, 2025

ALhamdulillah

By Christopher A

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Mar 2, 2025

Thank you!!!!

By Tiago L d N

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Aug 26, 2024

Sensacional !

By Babatunde S O

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May 30, 2024

Satisfactory!

By Chandika w

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May 11, 2024

Great Course!

By Akshay K

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Feb 4, 2024

It was great.

By ANTI-HERO 2

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Dec 12, 2023

отличный курс

By Ahmed B

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Dec 3, 2023

very good job

By praveen n

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Sep 29, 2023

Simply Superb

By Gus R

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Aug 26, 2023

AMAZING!!!!!!

By Martins I

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Jun 15, 2023

This was fun!

By Jean B

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Dec 9, 2025

great course

By Munawar H

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Nov 8, 2025

good content

By MUHAMMAD B A

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Jul 5, 2025

Excellent 👌

By IDALI

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Jun 18, 2025

I loved it!!