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About the Course

This course provides a brief introduction to network architecture, operations, intrusion tactics, and security hardening. Learners will also be introduced to common network protocols and how systems use the TCP/IP model to communicate within a network. Learners will gain an understanding of network level vulnerabilities and how to secure a network against those vulnerabilities. Network security topics will include firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), system hardening, and virtual private networks. 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

EG

Oct 28, 2023

Simply amazing, just LOTS of resources and new information. Couldn't have asked for a better explanation to be honest. Felt overwhelming sometimes but I loved every detail about this one!

SD

Oct 14, 2024

it was amazing and all the concepts were simply explained . thank uh coursera for making it easier for me to understand these new topics to me in such a convient and simplified way

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By Agustin M (

Dec 1, 2023

The content in this course is really useful in your daily work. Technical concepts explain in easy ways make it easier to understand everything.

By Tsegazab A

Jun 25, 2024

👍Very cool! It opens a door to further understand Networking and it's security in detail. Thanks to the "Learn at your own pace" principle. 💙

By Rodrigo A C L

Mar 4, 2025

Great overview for Networtk and Network Security! I have enjoyed this course but requires more time and effort that the privous two courses!!

By Baffa B U

Oct 17, 2023

Exceptional teaching methods, clear and direct explanations, positive teaching approach, pictorial examples and on the course testing system.

By Naved A

Jul 29, 2023

i like it this favorite subject

really appreciate

you are making very nice course

easy to understand

all concept clear for network security

By Brendan D

Aug 31, 2023

I loved this course and I thought that the teacher of the course was amazing. His enthusiasm for the subject made you want to keep learning.

By Jean-Luc B

Feb 18, 2023

Great course. Highly recommended! This course is a great introduction to networks, network-level vulnerabilities and how to secure networks.

By Olaleye A

Jan 5, 2024

This course is interactive, engaging and well structured. There is a lot to learn in this course as with courses 1 and 2 that preceded it.

By Kimani T

Jul 16, 2023

Another fantastic presentation! I am continually amazed by the quality of content that this course offers. Looking forward to the next one.

By Mason B

Jun 27, 2023

I like the comparisons. When I can compare the foreign language to real life situations it makes the information a lot easier to understand

By Matthew S

Sep 2, 2025

Just completed course #3 and wow, have I learned a lot of information! With no background in any of this, I now have 3 certificates!!!

By Mishal z

Jul 10, 2025

It was such a good course to get knowledge about network the tools which are used in networking such a great teacher love the course

By Dawa N

Apr 26, 2024

Coursera is a very good platform and it is awesome for the diversified people to earn updated knowledge from their own home country.

By Komal V

Dec 1, 2023

I really liked this course, it helped me to learn deep about networks and network security. Thanks coursera for this amazing course.

By Anthony J S

Nov 29, 2023

having fun with the course, the subject matter is very interesting, challenging, and wow just an eye opening experiencing reality.

By Abdul S

Sep 14, 2025

This Helps to learn about concepts of Network Security with Activities help me understanding and build concepts to protect Network

By Tạ T T

Aug 24, 2024

This coursera is really great. I think myself understand more about network security, network protocol, network indicate reponse...

By Jasmine m G

Dec 2, 2023

great and challenging but I want to get a better understanding as I move forward. wish there was as tutoring program. I need that.

By Juan C P H

May 7, 2024

Hay mucho conocimientos por aprender. Es muy interesante, y dinámico. Me siento muy contento de haber participado en este curso.

By David N

Nov 3, 2023

I enjoyed the real-world focus of this course and working on hands-on aspects. I learned a lot, and refreshed my knowledge too.

By Dwight G

Dec 16, 2023

Excellent course! Instructors and readings go at a perfect pace where it all starts coming together. I would highly recommend.

By Deleted A

Sep 3, 2023

This course was very hard but I learned a lot. I know having this foundational knowledgeable will help me on my career path.

By Ihtisham M

Jul 6, 2025

Exceptional. Difficult concepts wrapped up in easy to understand videos. This motivated to continue and complete the course.

By Shayan K

May 3, 2025

Very knowledgeable course. Learned alot and was very easy to understand. The instructor has a great way of explaining topics

By Vladimir C F

Jan 4, 2025

El curso ha estado bien estructurado. Se explica con mucha claridad los temas tratados. Realmente, se aprende mucho. Gracias