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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 Iqbal s

Jul 11, 2022

Perfect I have ever seen, Thank you so much Coursera and Google

By Ayana R

May 27, 2022

This course was very informative and just right for a beginner.

By Dr.S. B M

Mar 18, 2021

Excellent material and teaching. Interested practical sessions.

By Arlita S

Dec 15, 2020

Excellent course. A lot of good information about IT Security.

By Rolando D N

Oct 22, 2020

Excelente curso, necesario en estos tiempos y muy recomendable.

By Angu P N

Oct 1, 2020

very very interesting, i have learned so so much in this course

By Francisco C

Sep 14, 2020

Great information throughout the course in all the areas of IT.

By Katengwa J

Mar 1, 2020

peu technique mais très riche en infos et astuces sans pratique

By Luciano M S

Feb 13, 2020

Wonderful course to find a serious job opportunity worldwidely.

By Ravi s

Nov 14, 2019

i really enjoy and sure that will improve for finding a new job

By Joseph L M

May 8, 2018

I was familiar with the material and this was a great refresher

By Gideon T K

Feb 23, 2024

One of the best course ever. Very comprehensive and wholesome.

By KEYA K

May 27, 2023

Thank you!with these skills acquired I will be great IT person

By Venkata p

Feb 14, 2022

Excelent course for people who wants to learn on IT Security.

By Alan D

Apr 30, 2021

Good introduction to a complex and sophisticated subject area.

By Kelley W

Nov 26, 2020

This was in depth and I have learned much more than I expected

By Roshan H

Nov 25, 2020

Awesome !!!! A great great class that will be reviewed heavily

By Juan D

Jun 3, 2020

The best course to learn everything I wanted to learn about IT

By Phannawadee P

May 30, 2020

This course is amazing !! and I've learned more and know more.

By Scott M B

Aug 1, 2019

This was my favorite course of the I.T. support certification.

By Jason E

Feb 27, 2018

This was an incredible course. The challenges were really fun.

By LHOU A

Jul 16, 2025

Un cours complet convivial et pratique , Bravo aux formateurs

By Christopher G

Jul 13, 2023

Great course -- love how easily displayed the information was

By Jared H

Feb 2, 2023

Heavy load of information. Buckle up. Very necessary though

By Rachel I

Jan 14, 2022

Such a great and worthwhile experience, so happy and grateful