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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 Lashanda M

Aug 8, 2024

learning all about connecting and protecting networks been amazing!

By Noah D

Jul 27, 2024

Great information and great instructor. I'm glad I took the course.

By Sanjiv k S

Apr 2, 2024

Perfect one with one of the easiest explanations.. Thanks, Coursera

By Michael D

Jan 24, 2024

Very clear outlines, material, examples and real world experiences.

By Lerroy D

Dec 5, 2023

Una experiencia excelente con contenidos y temarios bien nutridos .

By Ceo T

Nov 17, 2023

Amazing program. makes me feel more comfortable than other programs

By Tina M C

Oct 23, 2023

Learned so much more than I could have imagined, very informative .

By Victor C

Aug 18, 2023

its been a great experience and look forward to what comes ahead !!

By Jose N N

Jun 28, 2023

Another great course from Google and Coursera. Thank you very much!

By Richard D

Aug 2, 2024

Extremely informative. Great materials and a bunch of useful info.

By Juan H

Oct 19, 2023

love it i learned alot i will do this studies over and over again

By Forgiveness P

Aug 2, 2023

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

By michel l

May 28, 2025

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

By Frederico M A

Mar 19, 2025

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

By Julio E

Mar 13, 2025

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

By emerald S

Feb 5, 2025

Amazing understood everything and love the assignments they give.

By Kashif A

Nov 15, 2023

Excellent Course - A must for anyone interested in Cyber Security

By Laura E N

Oct 11, 2023

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

By Daniel O

Oct 1, 2023

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

By muhammad i

Aug 22, 2025

Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security nice learning

By Marcus M

Apr 21, 2025

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

By Swaminathan M

Dec 8, 2023

Really Superb Instructors and a great knowledge sharing session.

By RASHID M

Jun 12, 2023

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

By Bryan K

Sep 14, 2025

Great! i feel more confident after finished this certification.

By Will F

Jun 22, 2025

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