Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is the third course in a three course series that aims to prepare students for a role as an entry-level IT Support Specialist. In this course, students learn a wide variety of IT security concepts, tools, and best practices. Common threats and attacks are described along with methods for reducing potential vulnerabilities. Encryption algorithms are discussed along with how they can be used to safeguard data. Students also learn network security solutions, ranging from firewalls to Wi-Fi encryption options and how to integrate a culture of security into an organization. Upon students successfully completing this course series Google will be awarded the IT Support Specialist certificate to them to share as a badge in LinkedIn. 