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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

DZ

Sep 25, 2023

I had to do this while sick and injured...BRUTAL. But this course WILL teach you the working skills of it. Just make sure to know how to set up your computer when you go to work and you're good.

TM

Feb 4, 2024

Even though it took a bit long to complete this network course, it was every insightful and as I've managed to get a little bit of knowledge about network and network security.

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By Omer O

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Dec 1, 2023

An interesting and informative course thanks

By Rucavanne H

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Nov 22, 2023

This is an amazing course! Thank you, GOOGLE

By Fodé D

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Jun 15, 2023

A great refresher on network-related topics.

By Waleed A

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Dec 22, 2025

full of knowledge and learning opportunity

By Omie R O A

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Jul 9, 2025

I am really having fun learning new skills.

By Joel K

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Mar 12, 2025

Really a shift up from the previous courses

By John D L M

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Dec 6, 2023

Touch. Challenging. Enlightening. Exciting.

By Dominic E

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Oct 4, 2023

This course is very interesting! Thank you.

By Irshad A K

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Aug 27, 2023

Great content in an easy to understand way!

By redwan p

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Aug 23, 2023

best fundamental course. thank you coursera

By Yvette H

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Jul 8, 2023

Able to work alone and understand material.

By Lucas É d O S

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Jul 3, 2025

Muito bom, qualidade excelente de material

By claudio s

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Mar 8, 2025

Excelente curso voltado para cibeseguranca

By Vanessa A N

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May 28, 2024

The course was informative and interesting

By FC M

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Apr 30, 2024

EXCELENTE DEMASIADO COMPLETO E INTERACTIVO

By Eias A

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Jun 26, 2023

Super, excellent and wonderful explanation

By Ammara U B 2 F N L

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Aug 8, 2025

Exceptional course for complete beginners

By Sofiyullahi A

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Feb 7, 2025

Very detailed and well explanatory course

By Arbelo K

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Nov 9, 2024

Amazing course to learn network security.

By Kunal D

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Dec 23, 2023

very knowledgeable and practical oriented

By Georgios V

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Dec 11, 2023

Very interesting and important knowledge!

By Daniel A G

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Dec 1, 2023

Great foundational skills for Networking.

By abdulrahman a

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Oct 27, 2023

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious course

By sanil S p

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Sep 26, 2024

Really great explanations with examples.

By Alegbe J

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Jul 23, 2024

best way to start learning cybersecurity