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Learner Reviews & Feedback for IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts by Google

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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 Michael J S

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Jan 16, 2023

it s alot of work but it is well worth it teaches you everything need

By Shawn C

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Oct 3, 2022

Worth the challenge and I still need to go to back in the course to learn more

By Jon L

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Oct 25, 2021

This course got me interested in learning more about cyber security. Thank you.

By Daniel A B V

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Oct 28, 2020

Another great course by Google and Coursera, thanks for this amazing experience

By Muhammad F K

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Jun 22, 2020

Very good course for someone who love IT field. Thanks for Coursera and Google.

By Julian T

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Apr 28, 2020

A lot of information to take in but very helpful in learning about the IT field

By Safwan D

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May 17, 2025

it was awesome course it lighted me so many informations about security world.

By Harun Y

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Aug 30, 2023

This course has been very productive. I have completed my shortcomings.

Thanks.

By Jason L

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Jun 26, 2023

Needed this to be accepted into a BA IT course so hopefully it does the trick.

By Robert B C

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Jun 20, 2022

Good overview of several different topics relating to the IT support position.

By Esteban S

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Nov 29, 2020

Gran curso! Muchos contenidos técnicos muy interesantes relativos a seguridad.

By Leo P

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May 20, 2020

Great content, best helpdesk, I highly recommend this course, thanks Coursera!

By Maryam H A

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Apr 30, 2020

It was a great experiment, great experience was games. Thank you all very much

By Khaled M A

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Aug 15, 2024

Thanks a lot! Really great course and I enjoyed this long journey with you (:

By Keisha B

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Mar 22, 2024

Well detailed course. Useful materials for beginners and professionals alike.

By Freddy

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Apr 1, 2023

Don't give up! If you don't believe in yourself how can others. You got this!

By Barbara O

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Dec 14, 2022

Me ayudo mucho, especialmente las actividades de laboratorio. Muchas gracias!

By Stefanie R

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Apr 11, 2022

Consulting a company to set up data protection, firewall, set up laptop, ....

By Muhammad A

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Nov 27, 2020

Amazing and interesting course best course for beginners who want to learn IT

By Juan A R

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Sep 29, 2020

It was complicated but everything made sense at the end. Thank you very much!

By Thornton D

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Sep 2, 2020

Material was definitely more in-depth in this section and challenged me more.

By Lawrence K

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Jul 13, 2020

very informative but can be information overload if you are new to the field.

By Andrew R B

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Feb 23, 2020

Really good course for beginners.....This course should be help me in future.

By Ed R

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Jan 19, 2020

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! Loved every aspect of every course. What can I say? lol