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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

SG

Nov 24, 2021

An absolutely engaging and challenging feat that I am so proud to have completed. I hope this opens new door and better job opportunities so that I can better enhance my future. Thank you Google

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 :)

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By Dakhel A

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Jul 30, 2021

Amazing course i recommend it to everyone to have knowledge about the tech and cyberattacks :)

By Trevor T T

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Jul 15, 2021

The security part of the google it support certificate is by far the most fun and interesting

By Mangalan G

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Dec 20, 2020

Very useful for fundamental level IT Security here i got more interesting valuable experience.

By Jason A

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Nov 16, 2020

I have learned so much and I now have the confidence to continue my education in the IT field.

By Jordan C

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Oct 3, 2019

I thought this was a great eye opener into how to protect yourself and others against hackers.

By Tayyab K

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Jan 31, 2019

Great course. Very Detailed. Covered every aspect of IT security. I will recommend this course

By Emmanuel H

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Jan 27, 2019

Great course and learned a lot from this course. Also a very relevant and interesting subject.

By Robson F d S

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Apr 6, 2025

Excelente formação para quem tem interesse em se tornar um analista de suporte técnico de TI.

By Sohail M K

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Jun 21, 2024

it's really interesting and very good course , it's easy to understand and learn new things .

By joseph a

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Jun 7, 2023

Very informative. Just the basics though, so definitely continue learning from other avenues.

By Robert L

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Dec 31, 2021

This course covered all areas of IT Security to have a good understanding of what it entails.

By Umar K

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Jul 4, 2021

Great course, really helped me with security problems and types also the understanding of it.

By Deleted A

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Apr 1, 2021

Really enjoyed everything about this section. Probably my favorite part of the entire course.

By RUPESH K

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Sep 1, 2020

Thank you Coursera...!

This was great journey and great experience..

Thank you google..!

#Google

By Russ H

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Jul 6, 2018

I really enjoyed this course! Great overall coverage ob security. I would like to learn more!

By AKHIL R K

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May 21, 2025

Great course with good industrial standard courses for beginner and experienced candidates.

By GOMATI M

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Aug 7, 2023

This is the excellent experience studying with Coursera.

Thanks, Google and thanks, Coursera.

By Bruno G E

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Dec 18, 2020

Excelente curso donde se aprende muchísimo sobre todo el area de seguridad de la información

By Shreya P

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Jun 15, 2020

It was a wonderful course with some enlightening information on IT Security. Happy Learning!

By Kevin J

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Jun 4, 2020

This course was intense! I really feel prepared for a world of technology and success ahead!

By Sajan K

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May 30, 2020

I loved the practice quiz it was very thorough and helped me revise what i learned recently.

By sandeep b

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Mar 21, 2018

this course covered lot of technical stuff including real work scenarios and problem solving

By Shaeen S

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Jan 22, 2022

Amazing, It helps you understand the of the securituy can be harmed and how it is protected

By Ashley A

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May 4, 2021

Learned a lot from this course, can't wait to apply this new knowledge to my future career.

By YEO T L

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Jan 8, 2021

Too much literature and not much technical lab work. I think maybe it is an on-line program