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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 :)

DS

Apr 26, 2018

Great course that is full of useful information and presented in an easy to understand way. It's an awesome beginner course that will add to your knowledge and further your knowledge of IT security.

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By Christopher C

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Jun 6, 2020

I've truly enjoyed the whole journey!

By Kavya D M

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Jun 1, 2020

it was really great doing this course

By Alicia

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Apr 6, 2020

Very detailed - extremely informative

By Cheryl A

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Jan 9, 2020

Fantastic course - I learned so much!

By Gregory H

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Oct 26, 2019

Good through over view of IT Security

By Cynthia

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Oct 9, 2019

A very challenging and varied course.

By Ruida Z

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Jun 4, 2019

Good class with emphasis on security.

By Frances N C

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May 21, 2019

A lot of learning, excellent course!!

By kevin y (

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Jan 11, 2019

very essential for security standards

By YIFENG J

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May 26, 2018

Very useful and I learned many things

By Nabil M

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Sep 28, 2025

I have achieved a lot in this course

By José R D M M

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Aug 13, 2025

Buen curso y muy completo y profundo

By GERSON L F

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Jun 17, 2025

Show, tudo será utilizado na vida...

By Хуррамов Ж

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Mar 24, 2025

очень класно узнал много чего овогон

By Boluwatife A

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Dec 31, 2024

I want to say a big thank you Google

By Asadbek K

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Sep 28, 2024

VERY GOOD . I LEARN MANY INFORMATION

By Barry H

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Nov 21, 2023

Wow what a long six months that was!

By joseph o

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Jan 31, 2023

One of the best course i have taken.

By Dipankar S

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Jan 10, 2023

Its helpful for me in my whole life.

By Jackson M

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Apr 1, 2022

I really enjoyed taking this course.

By Malvern M

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Nov 14, 2021

A comprehensive and exciting course!

By Robert R

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Nov 13, 2021

Fantastic course great information!!

By Hitesh T

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May 14, 2021

I have learned a lot in this course.

By Calvin H

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Apr 26, 2021

interesting and knowledge broadening

By Jubaer R

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Jan 24, 2021

I've learned a lot thank you google.