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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 Yinusa M

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Feb 12, 2024

well organised and delivered course

By Emmanuel B

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Aug 29, 2023

Very informative and intensive!!!!!

By Brian K

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Jul 14, 2023

Excellent instructing methodologies

By Yah y

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May 5, 2025

felt easy possible and i loved it.

By gabriel g

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Dec 14, 2024

excelente, todo muy bien detallado

By Gonzalo C

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Sep 18, 2024

Very helpful and beginner friendly

By Jamal H

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Jun 11, 2024

Thank you. I enjoyed this course..

By Wahaj A

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Jan 3, 2024

Easy to understand teaching skills

By Tshwane M

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Nov 3, 2023

you guys are doing a fantastic job

By ngole n

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Sep 8, 2023

Great course and great instructor.

By Santiago A

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Jul 20, 2023

The most interesting course by far

By HONGIE I

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Jun 29, 2023

GREAT MATERIALS , I LEARNED A LOT.

By Akshat P 6 3

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Jul 24, 2025

Honestly this course is the best!

By Panayot H

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Feb 11, 2025

Good but not an easy task for me.

By BHARATH A

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Jan 28, 2025

The best course in cyber security

By Asif R

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Dec 14, 2024

nicely explained, great Course !!

By Onaara O

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Sep 15, 2024

nice, i enjoy leading this course

By Eric

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Aug 5, 2024

It is a very professional course.

By Coach K

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Apr 5, 2024

Everything was soo easy to learn.

By Yemisi D

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Feb 24, 2024

Awesome training. Thank you Chris

By Luis G

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Dec 25, 2023

This was so insightful! Thank you

By Somudro B

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Nov 13, 2023

Great Course and Great instructor

By jean d

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Aug 23, 2023

Organized and clear explanations

By Babatunde I O

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Aug 21, 2023

great course, thank you for this.

By Minada D

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Aug 6, 2023

I gained experience in activities