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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 Mahal K R

Jun 9, 2023

A lot of material and it has more exercises than the previous section. But the instructions are clear and the concepts are explained well. The exemplars are very helpful. I feel like I learned a lot at the end of this course.

By Shakera K

Feb 1, 2023

The course was well structured and well presented making my learning experience thoroughly enjoyable and effortless. More importantly, the constant encouragement ( "You're doing great.") by the presenter made me persevere.

By James K

Feb 1, 2023

Very clear content that was delivered at a good pace. I was familiar with some concepts but the course still helped me consolidate my understanding and see links between infrastructure and where it is relevant for security

By Mahnsan J N S

Nov 23, 2023

The Networks and Network security course was very interesting, and I paid keen attention to many details because as a beginner, I am still considering a specialization. This course claimed my attention. I loved it.

By Dr T A

Mar 15, 2024

The only thing I would improve upon is how you introduce writing incident reports. I would introduce the instruction document that you end up giving in the 1st exemplar as part of the reading before the exercise.

By Vishal M

Sep 16, 2023

Fantastic start for Understanding how Network functions and to protect them. A womderful introductory course on Network Security. Must do for begineers and a good referesher for already aware professionals.

By Maximiliano J M

Jul 30, 2023

This course was great, the way they explain the network architecture in general and the way they summarize it in such a simple way shows that it was done by a professional with vast experience in the field.

By Shama S

Sep 7, 2023

Really learned a lot, got a good understanding of networks basics. There is a lot to capture through the links and resources given along with the course. Really excited to take this journey with Google!!

By John J C C

Nov 18, 2023

Excellent course, I consider that the information presented is of very good quality, I have learned valuable concepts for a cybersecurity analyst and I hope to finish the certification with good results.

By Stéphane L

Apr 20, 2024

C'est un cours que j'ai particulièrement apprécié. Chris est très technique et il y a beaucoup de choses a retenir. Mon expérience en tant qu'amateur m'a beaucoup aidé dans les études de cas.

By Rudney G C

Sep 10, 2023

This course really surprised me, it was in-depth on the subject, thank you to everyone involved, very good, incredible, I am very happy with the immense knowledge I acquired in this course.

By Seif E W

Oct 5, 2023

I really enjoyed the information and the activities particularly because it gives you the feeling that you actually attended a security incident which makes learning more interactive

By Payton W

Jul 22, 2023

I really enjoyed this course and the instructor in this course. For the last two course, for some reason, it was really hard for me to focus, but with this instructor he helped alot!

By Ateeq k

Jul 16, 2023

Its was wonderful experience to partcipate in this course. Now I am more confident about the Networks and Network security after successfully completion of this course. Thanks Google

By Green C

Nov 10, 2023

Wonderful instructor! The information was boilerplate and the TCP information was a bit tricky but he still made learning accessible. Extremely inspirational and I will miss him!

By Thuto M G

Feb 4, 2024

Even though it took a bit long to complete this network course, it was every insightful and as I've managed to get a little bit of knowledge about network and network security.

By Olimpo A M S

Oct 8, 2023

The topics covered are cool and thought-provoking, particularly on how malicious actors can penetrate into a network. The activities in the course are interesting and fun to do.

By Jaime J N G

Dec 24, 2023

El contenido de los cursos son muy buenos, El soporte al usuario no es el mejor. Por tanto lo que califico con 5 estrellas es el contenido del curso, más no el soporte. Gracias

By Yusuf

Oct 2, 2023

I recommend this class to everyone who wants understand how to secure a network. It's to the point, fairly sufficient, easy to learn, and you can also do independent practice

By Joeri V

Jan 2, 2024

if you have done CCNA 1,2 and 3 and have some basic knowledge of cybersecurity like me, you will find this course very easy and you will complete this course in no time!

By Mike S

Apr 8, 2024

This was one of the more challenging things that I have done thus far in this course. I learned a lot and was happy that I was able to understand everything by the end.

By Victor M

Jun 22, 2023

The instructor seemed very enthusiastic and keeps you glued to your course work. His personality makes you forget that you have to deal with a lot of technical jargons.

By Jenny B

Feb 1, 2024

The topics were well selected, instructors did a good job at ensuring the delivered each topic well and took time to break down each topic for a beginner to understand

By Eric F

Oct 17, 2023

This is really good. I especially like the security hardening write-ups. They really push your thinking to include every step of identifying threats to remediation.

By Francesco Q

Mar 8, 2024

This module was very good. I wish it was a little more hands on technical but the definitions and explanations in plain and clear English were the best I ever had.