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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 Sudha

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Aug 12, 2025

all the graded assignments were really helpful

By Nelzon T P

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Nov 14, 2023

Great introductory course to network security.

By John J

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Oct 16, 2023

great course on Networks and Network Security.

By Cory O

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Aug 14, 2023

Great course, fundamentally critical concepts.

By shadik h

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Jun 7, 2023

thanks for learning me. i learn a lot of thing

By Kaleru S

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Jan 25, 2025

This course was perfect for beginners like me

By Muhammed C

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Mar 2, 2024

There are numerous technical aspects to gain.

By Rostislav P

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Dec 4, 2023

I think the best patz of this whole course :)

By Muhammad M S

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Oct 25, 2023

very good and i learned much from this course

By Kyungjin Y

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Aug 17, 2023

It was very information, but super difficult!

By maneesh g

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Jun 11, 2023

i learned a lot thank you google and coursera

By Eunice

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Dec 18, 2024

The course is easy to understand, i love it.

By Samuel M

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Aug 26, 2024

Perfect Instructors and great content thanks

By Sandrine M

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Dec 2, 2023

Instructor was easy to follow. Very helpful!

By Omer O

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Dec 2, 2023

An interesting and informative course thanks

By Rucavanne H

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Nov 22, 2023

This is an amazing course! Thank you, GOOGLE

By Fodé D

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Jun 15, 2023

A great refresher on network-related topics.

By Omie R O A

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Jul 10, 2025

I am really having fun learning new skills.

By Joel K

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Mar 12, 2025

Really a shift up from the previous courses

By John D L M

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Dec 6, 2023

Touch. Challenging. Enlightening. Exciting.

By Dominic E

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Oct 4, 2023

This course is very interesting! Thank you.

By Irshad A K

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Aug 27, 2023

Great content in an easy to understand way!

By redwan p

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Aug 23, 2023

best fundamental course. thank you coursera

By Yvette H

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Jul 8, 2023

Able to work alone and understand material.