This course covers a wide variety of IT security concepts, tools, and best practices. It introduces threats and attacks and the many ways they can show up. We鈥檒l give you some background of encryption algorithms and how they鈥檙e used to safeguard data. Then, we鈥檒l dive into the three As of information security: authentication, authorization, and accounting. We鈥檒l also cover network security solutions, ranging from firewalls to Wifi encryption options. The course is rounded out by putting all these elements together into a multi-layered, in-depth security architecture, followed by recommendations on how to integrate a culture of security into your organization or team. At the end of this course, you鈥檒l understand: 鈼 how various encryption algorithms and techniques work as well as their benefits and limitations. 鈼 various authentication systems and types. 鈼 the difference between authentication and authorization. 鈼 how to evaluate potential risks and recommend ways to reduce risk. 鈼 best practices for securing a network. 鈼 how to help others to grasp security concepts and protect themselves. 鈼 new AI skills from Google experts to help complete IT tasks.