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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 PHANI B

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Feb 3, 2024

Good course

By Jessica K

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Oct 29, 2023

Insightful!

By Nithiya S

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Sep 15, 2023

Was great!!

By Ike J

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Aug 3, 2023

well taught

By Avuyile M

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Jun 5, 2023

exceptional

By SWALIH F

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Dec 5, 2025

Well ❤️🩹

By Tushar B

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Nov 20, 2025

IT AS GOOD

By kwasi a

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Nov 5, 2025

good stuff

By Julian E (

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Sep 29, 2025

buen curso

By Sergio E C

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Mar 7, 2025

Buen curso

By Theo P

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Sep 10, 2024

Great Job!

By Damián

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Jun 7, 2024

muy bueno!

By Precious O

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May 21, 2024

Eye opener

By M A 2

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Mar 4, 2024

intresting

By Halil Y

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Dec 4, 2023

Thank you!

By Nick T

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Sep 23, 2023

alota labs

By Jay S

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Sep 7, 2023

Awesome!!!

By KINGVICTORB

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Sep 7, 2023

GREAT!!!!!

By Alvaro Y

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Aug 31, 2023

buen curso

By Deleted A

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Jun 7, 2023

Good stuff

By DEMEKE G E

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May 28, 2023

Excellent!

By Gustavo G

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Feb 15, 2026

Excelente

By Rizwan A S

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Jan 18, 2026

Excellent

By Luis A G

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Jan 3, 2026

Excelente

By Yerkebaeva Y

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Dec 5, 2025

very good