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About the Course

This course covers a wide variety of IT security concepts, tools, and best practices. It introduces threats and attacks and the many ways they can show up. We’ll give you some background of encryption algorithms and how they’re used to safeguard data. Then, we’ll dive into the three As of information security: authentication, authorization, and accounting. We’ll also cover network security solutions, ranging from firewalls to Wifi encryption options. The course is rounded out by putting all these elements together into a multi-layered, in-depth security architecture, followed by recommendations on how to integrate a culture of security into your organization or team. At the end of this course, you’ll understand: ● how various encryption algorithms and techniques work as well as their benefits and limitations. ● various authentication systems and types. ● the difference between authentication and authorization. ● how to evaluate potential risks and recommend ways to reduce risk. ● best practices for securing a network. ● how to help others to grasp security concepts and protect themselves. ● new AI skills from Google experts to help complete IT tasks....

Top reviews

GS

Apr 11, 2020

Personally, I found this course more dense than the previous courses. I would have liked to have seen more visual descriptions of the topics, e.g. cryptography. But other than that, great course :)

YG

May 10, 2023

It's a great study experience to participate in program. I received certificate from Google to upgrade knowledge and online certification. i.e. IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

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By Karlus O

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Nov 26, 2020

interesting and now hooked to learn more

By Ajay K S

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Nov 6, 2020

Most gripping course for me.

Thanks a lot

By MANIKANDAN G

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Jul 30, 2020

Amazing end to an amazing specialization!

By Hnin H A

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Jul 22, 2020

Greatest@ wow@ thank you. Salute, sgt aye

By Ben G s

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May 15, 2020

An excellent platform, a lot of knowledge

By Vella N

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Feb 13, 2020

Too short, but one of the best out there!

By Filip J

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Apr 1, 2018

Fantastic insight into computer security.

By Fazliddin

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Aug 10, 2024

This course was amazing. I learned a lot

By Hussein A

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Jun 21, 2022

Very cool, it is one of the best courses

By Sergio V D d L

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Jul 1, 2021

Realmente complicado, pero muy completo

By Francisco J S C

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Apr 18, 2021

Very helpful for understanding security.

By mochi b

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Feb 3, 2021

I learned a lot of things in this course

By Adan A

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Jan 25, 2021

interesting and pretty fun not gonna lie

By Somdat A K

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Jan 11, 2021

Amamzing Course and an amazing Journey~!

By HERATH K (

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Sep 6, 2020

super course. I gained lot of knowledge.

By Stephen O

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Jul 16, 2020

its waking up my interest in IT security

By 4SF19CS085 L S

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Jun 29, 2020

Best course for cyber-security aspirants

By M P

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Mar 1, 2020

The course is too technical. I loved it.

By _ B

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Nov 23, 2019

ONE OF THE BEST COURSES.THANK YOU GOOGLE

By Jason K

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Aug 21, 2019

One of my favorites of the whole course.

By John H

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Nov 29, 2018

great course...worth the money and time!

By Johnny d S (

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Aug 16, 2018

Really interesting and relevant subject.

By Mohammed R A K

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Mar 26, 2018

Very happy. Thank you Google & Coursera.

By Tshepo M

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Oct 3, 2025

Try this course and you won't regret it

By Emily S G B

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May 17, 2025

Esse curso é incrível, vale 100% apena.