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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

SD

Oct 14, 2024

it was amazing and all the concepts were simply explained . thank uh coursera for making it easier for me to understand these new topics to me in such a convient and simplified way

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.

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By Saravanan K

Dec 10, 2024

Very useful information. I wish we can do more hands-on labs. Thank you.

By Shamveel k

Oct 19, 2023

superb methodology of teaching, interesting topics and creative learning

By George A

Oct 13, 2023

I have learned a lot of things to do with networks and network security.

By Igor P

Jul 14, 2023

The course is very useful for network defence activity in the SME level.

By COBSIN, A T

Jul 24, 2025

Quite challenging, but it's where you'll learn! Thanks for this course!

By Elishama P

Mar 15, 2025

This is a highly informative module, I'll suggest you make some coffee.

By Sunny H

Jan 19, 2024

It was a great course and I learned quite a bit! Great teacher as well!

By Thabiso S

Nov 30, 2023

Find out things that I didn't know about wow this was very educational.

By Dzenan M

Aug 2, 2023

Great fundamental course to learn about networks and network protection

By Julie H

Jul 11, 2023

course was easy to follow and very thorough. I enjoyed the assignments.

By abdulrahman s

Feb 25, 2025

كانت دورة رائعة جدا جعلتني متحمسا اكثر شكرا لكم على هذا المجهود الرائع

By Ranjith K C

Jan 23, 2025

Awesome content and a through explanation of Networks and N/W Security

By frank

Mar 12, 2024

well in-depth information regarding network communication and security

By James W

Jan 12, 2024

Good section. It really is starting to bring concepts together for me.

By Kashif M

Dec 1, 2023

A good course to learn about networks and cyber security fundamentals!

By Evans K A

Nov 14, 2023

Well detailed course , with step by step guidlines. Bravoo Google Team

By Vanay H

Aug 30, 2023

Awesome refresher of material. The instructors were clear and concise.

By Richard F

Jul 29, 2023

It was really a wonderful session learning about Network security.....

By Siddhant R

May 24, 2023

Very nice course for dundamental skills and the skills we have learned

By Nestor G

Sep 12, 2024

The most interesting course until now. The teacher explain very great

By Samarth K

Jun 8, 2023

I love the instructor's teaching method best instructor in the world.

By Sarah S

Jan 29, 2023

Nice overview of networks, network attacks, and hardening strategies.

By Roderick d C

Apr 30, 2024

great for beginners who wanted to breakthrough to technology career.

By Thomas H (

Feb 27, 2024

So far learning on line through Coursera has been easy for me to do.

By Miyuru M

Sep 12, 2023

nice instructor it's easy to understand love you google keep this up