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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

GS

Apr 12, 2020

Personally, I found this course more dense than the previous courses. I would have liked to have seen more visual descriptions of the topics, e.g. cryptography. But other than that, great course :)

DG

Dec 5, 2020

An absolutely engaging and challenging feat that I am so proud to have completed. I hope this opens new door and better job opportunities so that I can better enhance my future. Thank you Google :)

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By Andrew R

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Jul 6, 2019

This may have been the second most challenging course in the series. Get ready for the final assignment, and takes plenty of notes!

By Greg J

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Jun 25, 2019

A great final project, forced students to think and plan an overall all encompassing review of information from the course content.

By Emmanuel M

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Mar 3, 2019

This is best course and i enjoyed myself, great skills that i acquired in IT SEcurity that will definitely benefit me in my career.

By Yesse C M

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Mar 3, 2025

If you need a career change to IT, this is the best course for you. It has hands-on practical IT issues and the best explanations.

By Pamela B

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Nov 30, 2022

Very informative and taught me a lot about how to keep not only myself but my work place secure and how I can play a part in that.

By R T

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Dec 29, 2021

This Course is really amazing, I learnt many new things in this course and thank you google for providing such a good opportunity

By Abhishek B

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Nov 23, 2020

What a journey. To build your career in IT this is the best one to find in this platform. You will love this certificate for sure.

By Douglas H

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Aug 13, 2020

Great IT Professional foundational program. I enjoyed the instructors, the videos were informational and the coursework engaging.

By William S

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Sep 23, 2018

Great for getting a grasp of IT security, and the importance of knowing that we humans are the weakest link in the security chain.

By William A

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Nov 15, 2020

What an Awesome course! instructor was great! content was on point! would recommend it to anyone trying to get in to the industry

By Donald S

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Aug 4, 2020

I was able to go on LinkedIn and save all of my Certificates. Thanks to all who brought the resource forward for us in the field!

By Santos R G

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Jan 10, 2020

I found this the most interesting part of the total IT Support Training, I enjoined it very much , and want to study more into it

By Maiquel A G R

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Jan 2, 2020

I learn so much with this course and it's so deep in all security subjects that makes me learn a lot. Thank you very much google.

By Adam K

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Nov 3, 2019

This was a great course that covered many important topics. The instructors were clear and the knowledge gained was substantial.

By Rebecca G

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Aug 21, 2019

This was definitely a great course to learn about different threats and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your data!

By Noor H

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May 2, 2019

Course 5, Week 5 course was for Network Traffic Monitoring, very interested. I interested to more learn about traffic monitoring.

By Aaron H

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Jul 18, 2018

Great course with exceptional content! A must for anyone who want to get into IT and learn IT Security basics and best practices!

By kayenbey

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Mar 14, 2021

Excellent course. Quite demanding in places but worthwhile. Covered many topics and has left me wanting to further my knowledge.

By Carmela C V

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Aug 19, 2025

Thank you for all the knowledge you have taught me throughout this entire course. It was very helpful and easy to follow along.

By Jeyfer A U

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Sep 11, 2024

It is an amazing course. Every subject is excellent explained and all the knowledge acquired is useful for all IT professionals

By JAIME A

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Mar 15, 2023

With this course I understand the Value of a Sys Admin and the Value of Security in IT, Thanks to the Instructor of that course

By Manar M N H

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Jun 4, 2021

One of the greatest training courses i ever taken , remarkable Great , specific , accurate information , Professional thank you

By JESSICA E R L

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Mar 11, 2021

Too difficult in 5 week, because youhave to search how to install some code in tcpdump, but you want skills for troubleshooting

By Aaron J

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Jun 4, 2020

I highly recommend this course especially if you are new to IT or need a refresher and have experience already in the IT filed.