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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 29, 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 17, 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 Vikash D

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Jul 19, 2023

The NETWORK is the building block of our computer systems/ Internet. This course was very nice. Thanks

By Jose C d S

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Mar 12, 2025

Para mim que sou leigo na area de ti,foi um aprendizado. Muitas palavras que eu nem sabia se existia.

By Emerson F (

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Mar 4, 2025

Plataforma didática, e material do curso muito bem explicado, estou gostando bastante da experiência.

By Nuno J

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Sep 24, 2024

Again Top! Lots of info useful and others that i already know but everything is connecting each other

By Serges O M

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Aug 4, 2024

je recommande ce cours, il m'a beaucoup aidé, très bien structuré, l'enseignement est juste excellent

By Joaquín Á C

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Nov 12, 2023

Excellent course! Chris is an excellent teacher and explain all the topics in clear and simple maner.

By Jegadeesh V

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Oct 13, 2023

I like the course especially, starting from scratch and covering every topic regarding Networking.

By Jovon Y

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Aug 28, 2023

Great Information in this course. A lot of new concepts for someone like myself who is a beginner.

By kizzy l

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Mar 3, 2024

this path of cybersecurity course gave me a very intresting informations i dont know about before

By Rob E

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Nov 18, 2024

This course is very informative, challenging, and fun! I have learned a lot about Cybersecurity

By destiny s

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Mar 3, 2024

Loved the instructor! Was able to focus and remember a lot of what was taught during the course!

By Randy A

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Oct 27, 2023

Kinda overwhelming but well worth it, from basics of networking to ports, attacks and protocols

By Evelyn C

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Apr 7, 2024

The instructor was awesome, the course detail was provided in a way that you could understand.

By MALCOLM G W

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Aug 15, 2023

It was surely an interesting course that thought me a lot about networks and network security

By Its C

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Jul 5, 2024

I did not feel like this deserved a 5, do not feel like it deserved a 4 either. Great course

By ShreeHarsha M

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Jun 7, 2024

awesome knowledge and experience gained from this course about networks and network security

By Faiza I A

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Feb 3, 2024

I REALLY ENJOYED LERANING FROM THIS COURSE. AS SOMEONE WITH ZERO KNOWLEDGE OF CYBER SECURITY

By Tolu

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Apr 11, 2024

It's a lot to learn but it was worth it. Very detailed with various examples to relate with

By Ardit B

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Mar 6, 2024

Very intense and very informative. A lot of hands-on exercises. I loved that. Great course.

By Stephen L

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Sep 28, 2023

Very well done. I learned a great deal and plan on revisiting the information shared often.

By syeh b

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Oct 13, 2024

Coursera, as a top-notch learning platform, is extremely helpful for personal development.

By Erik G

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Aug 6, 2023

A very practical and well-structured course covering almost all areas of network security.

By SRINIVAS B

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Feb 16, 2024

lot of knowledge gain about network security and learn about how secure from attacker etc

By Dylan A

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Oct 26, 2023

Great class teaches same stuff you would learn in college network security class and more

By Cassie R

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Sep 27, 2023

I am so glad I started taking these course because it has opened a whole new world for me