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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

DM

Aug 13, 2023

Course was very knowledgeable and worth taking. I feel like the training wouldn't be complete if I didn't know about security and how important it is not just for me but for everyone using technology!

DS

Apr 25, 2018

Great course that is full of useful information and presented in an easy to understand way. It's an awesome beginner course that will add to your knowledge and further your knowledge of IT security.

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By Rhey D T

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Nov 12, 2020

Finally. Thank you google for this wonderful, informative, useful, mind blowing, amazing course!

By Saumyaranjan N

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Jul 14, 2020

it is good source defense against digital dark arts by google .thanks google and coursera .

By Sarah L

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Jul 8, 2019

Really challenging,in that it's a lot of dense material, but it's delivered in a digestible way.

By Vansh T

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Apr 18, 2019

The attitude of the teachers is great and their knowledge makes this course a fun experience. :)

By Jasmine M

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Feb 18, 2019

This was a good course, it challenged me and contributed to my growing knowledge of IT security.

By Hans

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Aug 12, 2018

A+++ Learned about how to secure yourself in an internet driven world is always an asset to have

By MUHAMMAD A H

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Jul 25, 2023

learning experience was amezing learnt alot of things that how to protect our data and services

By Khanyisa M

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Dec 1, 2021

Great course! I highly recommend it if you want to want to know the basics about cybersecurity.

By Achmad S

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Mar 3, 2021

Amazing program. A lot of new skills that i get and i can directly implement it into real world

By Tyler D

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Jan 11, 2021

Very information dense, overhead explanation of cyber security and the infrastructure involved.

By Eugene B

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Oct 20, 2020

Excellent material and it really gave me an understanding of why security is important to have.

By Sneha. M

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Sep 15, 2020

great course!! love this as it helped me to learn and know more in depth about about networks !

By Muhammad S R

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Jun 5, 2020

Fantastic course with lots of IT security info. Enjoyed a lot. Thanks to all instructors a lot.

By AFANE E D M

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Mar 26, 2025

merci beaucoup pour cette belle expérience, merci pour les compétences que vous m'avez offert.

By Jamshid K

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Jun 9, 2024

Amazing and complete IT Professional course for those who want to join IT world as a beginner.

By Ketmanto W

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Oct 12, 2023

It's wonderful thank you Google hope we can also learn crytocurrency and block chain and web3

By Parmos Y

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Aug 2, 2023

This was a great class. I learned more about steps to take for clean up after a hacker attack.

By Dakhel A D 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.