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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

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.

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

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By Forgiveness P

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Aug 2, 2023

this has been a great course looking forward for the next topic 😊

By michel l

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May 28, 2025

easy to learn, I.A for note is nice and video is really helpfull.

By Frederico M A

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Mar 19, 2025

This represents an huge opportunity to advance my career. Thanks!

By Julio E

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Mar 13, 2025

This course is one of the best courses I have experienced so far.

By emerald S

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Feb 5, 2025

Amazing understood everything and love the assignments they give.

By K A

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Nov 15, 2023

Excellent Course - A must for anyone interested in Cyber Security

By Laura E N

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Oct 11, 2023

I really enjoyed this course. It has a lot of useful information.

By Daniel O

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Oct 1, 2023

Awesome!! Big thank you to Coursera and Google for this privilege

By Leonardo G

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Feb 3, 2026

Muy bueno. Las practicas con la IA y el contenido fue excelente.

By Santiago P

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Jan 6, 2026

Me ha servido para ver los diferentes formas de proteger una red

By muhammad i

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Aug 22, 2025

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security nice learning

By Marcus M

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Apr 21, 2025

Foi um curso muito bom para melhorar minhas habilidades na área.

By Swaminathan M

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Dec 8, 2023

Really Superb Instructors and a great knowledge sharing session.

By RASHID M

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Jun 12, 2023

The course material is very good and the delivery is excelllent.

By Bryan K

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Sep 14, 2025

Great! i feel more confident after finished this certification.

By Will F

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Jun 22, 2025

This is actually very helpful and I love it thank you google!!!

By Joshua M

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Nov 1, 2024

This course is meeting my needs in a unique and satisfying way.

By Aditya S

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Aug 3, 2024

Grateful for this networks course, learned a lot of new things.

By Chizitara A

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Jul 29, 2024

This was a very interesting, informative and challenging course

By Abdullah H N

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Nov 18, 2023

I have to learn more. This is the best course I have ever seen.

By Rehbar K

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Jul 5, 2025

the most important course in the starting 3 courses of total 8

By carlos g

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Mar 30, 2025

algunos examenes necesitan que revisen la traduccion a español

By yaDib 0

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Nov 15, 2024

They provide the right fundamental and foundational knowledge.

By Ubaydillo I

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Mar 9, 2024

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security Your review

By Lilla B

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Nov 13, 2023

More challenging than the first two, but was very interesting.