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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....

Top reviews

PK

Apr 9, 2022

Great course for beginners and experts. Easy to understand and a good refresher for those who have been into IT for a long date. Recommend it to everyone looking for a high quality course on coursera.

DM

Aug 13, 2023

Course was very knowledgeable and worth taking. I feel like the training wouldn't be complete if I didn't know about security and how important it is not just for me but for everyone using technology!

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Sep 13, 2020

VERY VERY HELPFUL

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Aug 31, 2020

Thank you Google!

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Jul 21, 2020

Excellent Course!

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Jul 8, 2020

great experience!

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Jun 6, 2020

Excellent Course!

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May 28, 2020

amazing hard work

By Mr. J T

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May 24, 2020

Excellent Content

By Mary A W

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May 22, 2020

Very interesting.

By Dillon P C

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May 16, 2020

Very informative.

By Eddyanto H

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May 4, 2020

Awesome course!!!

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Apr 30, 2020

superb experience

By Hanna R A

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Apr 16, 2020

very great course

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Mar 30, 2020

Great experience.

By Cesar O

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Feb 11, 2020

Excellent course!

By Sait N

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Aug 29, 2019

Thanks a loooooot

By Kyle H

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Aug 5, 2019

Excellent course!

By Guray C

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Jun 16, 2019

That was super !!

By Luzifer C

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May 21, 2019

I like it already

By Cezar A d L S

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Sep 30, 2018

Excellent course.

By DAVID B

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Oct 13, 2023

very good course

By Robert P

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Aug 11, 2023

very informative

By Sergey L

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Aug 3, 2023

Thanks a lot !

By Muhammad U B

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Jun 13, 2023

satified conrent

By Hrishi n

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Apr 13, 2023

wonderful course

By Richard H

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Feb 1, 2023

Very informative