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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 13, 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

MA

Jan 21, 2025

Very clear, well explained videos. I tend to lose interest with video learning but I was kept engaged. Very enjoyable course helping you absorb lots of information quickly like a sponge.

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By Omer O

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Dec 1, 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 14, 2023

A great refresher on network-related topics.

By Omie R O A

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Jul 9, 2025

I am really having fun learning new skills.

By Joel K

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Mar 11, 2025

Really a shift up from the previous courses

By John D L M

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Dec 5, 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 22, 2023

best fundamental course. thank you coursera

By Yvette H

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Jul 7, 2023

Able to work alone and understand material.

By Lucas É d O S

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Jul 3, 2025

Muito bom, qualidade excelente de material

By claudio s

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Mar 7, 2025

Excelente curso voltado para cibeseguranca

By Vanessa A N

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May 28, 2024

The course was informative and interesting

By FC M

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Apr 29, 2024

EXCELENTE DEMASIADO COMPLETO E INTERACTIVO

By Eias A

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Jun 25, 2023

Super, excellent and wonderful explanation

By Ammara U B 2 F N L

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Aug 8, 2025

Exceptional course for complete beginners

By Sofiyullahi A

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Feb 7, 2025

Very detailed and well explanatory course

By Arbelo K

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Nov 9, 2024

Amazing course to learn network security.

By Kunal D

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Dec 23, 2023

very knowledgeable and practical oriented

By Georgios V

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Dec 10, 2023

Very interesting and important knowledge!

By Daniel A G

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Dec 1, 2023

Great foundational skills for Networking.

By abdulrahman a

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Oct 26, 2023

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious course

By sanil S p

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Sep 26, 2024

Really great explanations with examples.

By Alegbe J

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Jul 23, 2024

best way to start learning cybersecurity

By bad l

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Sep 19, 2023

the contain and the mentor all very good