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IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts
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IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts
Discover essential IT security concepts, tools, and best practices to safeguard data and systems. This course introduces threats and attacks, encryption algorithms, and the three As of information security: authentication, authorization, and accounting. Explore network security solutions, from firewalls to Wifi encryption, and learn to integrate a culture of security into your organization or team. This is the fifth course in the Google IT Support Certificate, a series designed to prepare you for an entry-level IT support role.
Información del curso
Objetivos
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.
Requisitos previos
No prior experience required
Público
Beginner
Idiomas disponibles
English