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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

DM

Aug 14, 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!

DS

Apr 26, 2018

Great course that is full of useful information and presented in an easy to understand way. It's an awesome beginner course that will add to your knowledge and further your knowledge of IT security.

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By Calvin H

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Apr 26, 2021

interesting and knowledge broadening

By Jubaer R

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Jan 24, 2021

I've learned a lot thank you google.

By Adebola O

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Dec 31, 2020

I really enjoyed taking this course.

By Shamim M

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Dec 24, 2020

I love this course, Thank you Google

By Adonis C

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Dec 13, 2020

I had a great time with this program

By Thierno A M B

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Nov 1, 2020

very informative and exciting COURSE

By Anyaorah C C

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Jul 24, 2020

Thanks for this wonderful opporunity

By Suhana M M

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Jul 9, 2020

It was great learning the course :-)

By Mark A A

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Jul 8, 2020

Good course to learn about security.

By DEEPAK D

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May 7, 2020

nice experience with google coursera

By GETACHEW B B

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Apr 11, 2020

this course is very interesting!!!!

By JP " S

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Mar 10, 2018

Great information and smart testing.

By Tijani A

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Aug 3, 2025

Wonderful course with good practice

By Vidya K

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Jun 13, 2025

Very Informative and well narrated.

By AZEEM G

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Apr 29, 2025

excellent learnig clear all concept

By Amin I

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Jan 16, 2025

Good course, but needs improvement!

By Deleted A

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Jan 15, 2024

My favorite course from the program

By Tim A G

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Mar 31, 2023

Well laid out and nicely presented.

By Asghar A

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Mar 25, 2023

Very amazing experience with course

By Hung T

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Jan 21, 2023

Great Course, I have learned a lot.

By Jamesps290

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Oct 11, 2022

Great way to understand the basics

By Anjali R

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May 27, 2022

nice experiance i gain much talents

By neil c b

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Mar 29, 2022

Quasi Comp TIA, lots to build on..

By Kenneth E

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Feb 23, 2022

This is course is very informative.

By Allen D

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Nov 20, 2021

Great Course With Great Teachers !