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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

AB

Aug 21, 2019

A more in-depth concept can be included in the course and provide a reference to open source tools/technologies so young and aspiring security professionals can gain more out of this course.

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

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By Khalilah J

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Dec 6, 2023

amazing and fun learning process

By Butuc M

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Nov 27, 2023

Excellent I loved this training!

By Aaddarsh P

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Aug 19, 2023

It was great to learn new things

By Brant B

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Sep 19, 2022

I learned alot from this course

By Dave C J

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Jun 28, 2022

so happy to complete this course

By Cedric m

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May 23, 2022

had the greatest time of my life

By Jose V

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Apr 11, 2022

Excellent for complete beginners

By Keerthana V

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Jul 26, 2021

Very neat and great explanation.

By Dhanar B P

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Mar 17, 2021

Very nice and informative course

By Babel K

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Feb 23, 2021

Excelente conteúdo e explicações

By Sherron B

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Jan 18, 2021

This was an awesome experience!!

By Foday S

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Jan 6, 2021

Overly Interesting and educative

By Jad K

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Dec 14, 2020

Very interesting and deep course

By Dr. S D A

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Aug 18, 2020

Best Course Ever. Thanks Google.

By Ernesto R

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Jul 24, 2020

Thank you for the new knowledge!

By Desert F S M A

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Jun 6, 2020

it's good job, I benefited a lot

By Kirthiga D T

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Jun 4, 2020

Classic Course for IT Specialist

By Thierry B

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Jun 3, 2020

Very informative course security

By Zadkiel C

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Feb 1, 2020

very good information to learn..

By Jamel T

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Sep 11, 2019

Great wrap up to a great course!

By Cristina D

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May 17, 2019

Super dry, but very informative.

By Jose P

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Dec 18, 2018

Great course very informational.

By Raymond C

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Sep 4, 2018

great course, very informative!

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By MARIA L D S D

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Jun 26, 2025

Eu amei esse curso, recomendo!!

By Geoffrey K

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Jun 11, 2025

Deep insights on Cyber Seucirty