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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 Sofiyullahi A

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Feb 7, 2025

Very detailed and well explanatory course

By Arbelo K

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Nov 8, 2024

Amazing course to learn network security.

By Kunal D

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Dec 23, 2023

very knowledgeable and practical oriented

By Georgios V

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Dec 10, 2023

Very interesting and important knowledge!

By Daniel A G

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Dec 1, 2023

Great foundational skills for Networking.

By Abdulrahman W A

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Oct 26, 2023

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious course

By sanil S p

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Sep 26, 2024

Really great explanations with examples.

By Alegbe J

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Jul 23, 2024

best way to start learning cybersecurity

By bad l

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Sep 19, 2023

the contain and the mentor all very good

By Saw P P

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Jan 20, 2026

Very useful and got valuable knowledge.

By Anosha K

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Oct 26, 2025

outsanding explaination of the content.

By LÁZARO C M

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Sep 18, 2025

Excelente toda la información del curso

By Nicolas V

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Mar 21, 2025

Muy interesante para afianzar conceptos

By Olakekan A

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Dec 19, 2024

Best and easy to learn and understand .

By Juan L L T

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Sep 24, 2024

Muy buen curso de alto valor academico.

By Modupe A

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Mar 13, 2024

Really good, enjoyed the hand-on nature

By Enajite J L A

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Jan 22, 2024

Excellently designed course! Well done!

By jimmy f

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Nov 16, 2023

enjoying the presentation and materials

By Jimmy G

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Oct 21, 2023

A very interesting learning experience.

By onengs d

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Sep 29, 2023

a wonderfully concise and direct course

By Milan J

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Sep 18, 2023

Excellentcourse recommended to everyone

By Saddam K A

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Sep 10, 2023

very useful course. highly recommended.

By Nixon P

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Aug 28, 2023

Outstanding course. I've learned a lot.

By boluwaji o

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Aug 4, 2023

very detailed, helpful and professional

By Yvonne A

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Aug 3, 2023

love the presenter and knowledge shared