INFOTEC X604 - Google IT: IT Security
Build foundational cybersecurity skills and learn how IT professionals protect systems, networks and data from digital threats. This course explores common security risks and the tools and practices used to address them, including cryptography, authentication, authorization, network security and layered defense strategies. You'll also examine how organizations create a culture of security and use emerging technologies, including AI, to support secure and efficient IT workflows.
This course is one of six courses that make up the Google IT Support Professional Certificate offered through The Ohio State University Professional and Continuing Education.
Delivery Options
Online, Self-Paced: A course that is available fully online with no scheduled class sessions or fixed due dates. You can start coursework at any time and work through it independently at your own pace, within the timeframe designated. Online modules may include readings, lecture videos, assignments, quizzes and more.
Time to Completion
This course is projected to take approximately 23 hours to complete.
Course Completion Requirements
Successful completion of this course requires a final score of 80% or higher.
Technology Requirements
- Reliable internet access
- The recommended browser for taking this course is Google Chrome or Firefox
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Identify common security threats, vulnerabilities and risks that affect computer systems and networks
- Explain how cryptography and encryption are used to protect information
- Apply authentication, authorization and accounting concepts to control access to systems and resources
- Describe tools and practices used to secure networks and protect against common attacks
- Explain how layered security strategies help protect organizational systems and data
- Identify practices that contribute to a strong organizational culture of security
- Describe ways AI can support secure and efficient IT workflows
What You'll Earn
- A certificate of completion from The Ohio State University
- Progress toward completing the six-course Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Contact Us
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