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About the Course

This is the third course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to apply for an entry-level cybersecurity job. You’ll build on your understanding of the topics that were introduced in the second Google Cybersecurity Certificate course. In this course, you will explore how networks connect multiple devices and allow them to communicate. You'll start with the fundamentals of modern networking operations and protocols. For example, you'll learn about the Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model and how network hardware, like routers and modems, allow your computer to send and receive information on the internet. Then, you'll learn about network security. Organizations often store and send valuable information on their networks, so networks are common targets of cyber attacks. By the end of this course, you'll be able to recognize network-level vulnerabilities, and explain how to secure a network using firewalls, system hardening, and virtual private networks. Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs. Learners who complete this certificate will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary. 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

PK

Jun 28, 2023

I am truly satisfied with the available lectures and also reading section of the course which strengthen concepts in more detail. Thanks a lot GOOGLE for launching such fascinating and amazing course.

MP

Dec 16, 2023

Like guiding through network and security elements ... fast. Challenging and rich in content but not going into too deep. The following courses in the certificate will delve deeper, I imagine.

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By Palanisami D

Jul 25, 2023

Fantastic coverage of network and its components and their security aspects

By Nnamdi A

Jul 23, 2023

The course is well structured for a beginner like me. I am really learning.

By Mercymoy G

Jun 21, 2023

Everything that you have learned is impressive, and the instructor amazing!

By Christine E

Jun 14, 2023

complicated but if you stick with it i promise to puzzle will come together

By Sidney P

Dec 13, 2023

Challenging concepts but detailed readings post-video intros helped a lot.

By Amir W R

Jul 20, 2023

What a way of transmitting knowledge, I am thankful to google and Coursera

By Luis A A

Nov 28, 2023

very informative. makes me want to further my learning in cyber security.

By PHUONG V T

Jul 9, 2023

Excellent and well-designed course for entry-level cyber security analyst

By Shamveel k

Oct 19, 2023

superb methodology of teaching, interesting topics and creative learning

By George A

Oct 13, 2023

I have learned a lot of things to do with networks and network security.

By Igor P

Jul 14, 2023

The course is very useful for network defence activity in the SME level.

By Sunny H

Jan 18, 2024

It was a great course and I learned quite a bit! Great teacher as well!

By Thabiso S

Nov 30, 2023

Find out things that I didn't know about wow this was very educational.

By Dzenan M

Aug 1, 2023

Great fundamental course to learn about networks and network protection

By Julie H

Jul 10, 2023

course was easy to follow and very thorough. I enjoyed the assignments.

By frank

Mar 11, 2024

well in-depth information regarding network communication and security

By James W

Jan 11, 2024

Good section. It really is starting to bring concepts together for me.

By Kashif M

Dec 1, 2023

A good course to learn about networks and cyber security fundamentals!

By Evans K A

Nov 13, 2023

Well detailed course , with step by step guidlines. Bravoo Google Team

By Vanay H

Aug 29, 2023

Awesome refresher of material. The instructors were clear and concise.

By Richard F

Jul 28, 2023

It was really a wonderful session learning about Network security.....

By Siddhant R

May 23, 2023

Very nice course for dundamental skills and the skills we have learned

By Samarth K

Jun 7, 2023

I love the instructor's teaching method best instructor in the world.

By Sarah S

Jan 28, 2023

Nice overview of networks, network attacks, and hardening strategies.

By Roderick d C

Apr 29, 2024

great for beginners who wanted to breakthrough to technology career.