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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

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!

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.

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By SALVADOR C

Sep 25, 2023

I loved the course! I think it really helped me to understand the Cybersec field. Now that I have finished this course, I am ready to start a new one. I feel happy and proud of my learning.

By Michael C

Dec 27, 2020

A very very interesting course. I've learnt a lot in this course and I'm very thankful to Coursera and Google for this opportunity. I will definitely recommend this course to my colleagues.

By c c

Dec 24, 2020

very helpful as I have no prior knowledge to this topic. This course was very helpful in serving as an introduction and a stepping stone in cybersecurity topics. thank you so much for this!

By Wissam E Z

Oct 21, 2020

I suggest to add graphics showing what are you talking about like in discrete Math there is Venn diagram to show who did not understand by the hard it could be the easy way for the student.

By Charles C

Oct 4, 2020

I just have to say the instructor for this course was amazing! Despite it only being in videos, it was engaging and at some point pretty humorous! Thank you for all that you have taught me!

By Nalini E

Dec 29, 2020

Entering into the new career path is more exciting. The Interview section and the Lab potion are more interesting to me. In the quiz, the area is the challenging one but still interesting.

By Kyle F

Apr 28, 2018

This course has addressed all of the industry standards and best practices associated with enterprise level security. I have improved my knowledge and gained valuable skills for the future

By Vlado N

Mar 14, 2021

Great course, material, lab, explanations, external links, guides on how to react in case of a cybersecurity breach, how to design your infrastructure, latest tools, and ways of thinking.

By noor a

Nov 9, 2022

I love this course , Instrectore and the course metarials. This is a chance to grow my crareer and finding myself with a new step of confidence. Thank you very much for this opportunity.

By Stephen D M

Jul 8, 2019

Very informative! This course helped me to change some of my habits when it comes to computer security and will definitely help you to better understand the need for strong IT security.

By Jalal K K

Dec 25, 2022

Best experience I have in learning. The content was so well placed that it was very easy to grasp every concept. Thank you coursera and google for the well prepared and best IT course.

By Angel M C M

May 27, 2020

What an amazing challenging course, I love all the content, at times it was way too much to digest, however, the instructor made it very comprehensible and accessible. Highly recommend

By Anna U

Dec 16, 2019

Very informative course with an accent on practical skills and knowledge. Explanations are well-done and stimulate thinking about problems and get involved in themes deeper and deeper.

By Daniel S

Jun 22, 2023

Great course, learned a lot of things I never knew beforehand. The teacher Gian was top notch, and does a really good job guiding you through the ins and out of learning IT security.

By Elango D

Sep 10, 2020

Its very useful for beginners who start their career in IT security. The instructor is explaining the concept in a easy way so that we could easily understand. Thanks for this course.

By Johnny M

Aug 11, 2020

Awesome course! Presentation is great and materials do a great job of covering the material. I took for a refresher and also learned some good info. Hands on is excellent as well.

By Juan J S

Jul 26, 2020

overall excellent course with excellent labs and material well explained with great examples, I have learn a lot on this course and I do recommend it to anyone as an entry level in IT

By VISHAL

May 17, 2020

This course was a very easy to learn and the concepts were practical that can be implemented in organizations as well as in our personal life as well. Thank you google for this course

By Mike B

Apr 28, 2020

Great Course that covered a variety of security topics, tools, and "how to" items as well. I would recommend this course to anyone that is looking to get into IT and/or Cybersecurity!

By REDOUANE S

Jun 21, 2023

i aam So happy thathanks a lot for coursera and google because it s help me to with financial aid to take this courses free

thank you so much, for all skills that i token with your

By Sergio H A

Jun 17, 2023

I could understand many things from other way to explain all of the content of this course, I think that it coul be helpful from now, work at areas related to the items treated here.

By Manjinder S

Dec 6, 2021

it was really a great journey with Google, I never knew, could make it so far. This course was a bit lengthy and complex, interesting to know about concepts behind computer security.

By Ken D

Sep 18, 2021

In a nutshell it identifies the most common security attacks and risks, it also makes you understand how security revolves around the CIA principle; very effective in their approach.

By Eugenio P

Aug 12, 2021

Amazing. The course is full of high valued information. And it makes you gain a lot of perspective in how complex the Internet is indeed. And how important is cybersecurity nowadays.

By Jin T W

Apr 24, 2020

Thank you so much to all the Google instructors that have helped me understand so much about IT support. I feel more confident and understand more than I had coming into this course.