This course helps you familiarize themselves with network hardening practices that strengthen network systems over time. Security professionals work against experiencing numerous security breaches, which is why it is important to take preliminary security measures to remain one step ahead of attackers. Malicious actors are constantly evolving in their intrusion methods and network security hardening is a defensive strategy that aims to prevent or lessen the chances of future attacks taking place. Security hardening also involves securing applications over cloud systems and addressing the unique security challenges posed by cloud infrastructures.
Security Hardening
Security Hardening
This course is part of Google Network Security Specialization
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2 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Describe OS hardening techniques
Explain cloud security practices
Describe network hardening techniques
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September 2025
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, you will learn about security hardening, an essential practice in network security. It involves strengthening systems to reduce their vulnerability and attack surface.
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2 videos
You will learn about OS hardening how it is essential to keep an entire network secure. You'll also learn how OS hardening practices will help keep the devices safe.
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1 video2 readings2 assignments
You will learn about different network-related security hardening practices that strengthen network systems over time.
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1 video2 readings2 assignments
You will learn about securing applications over cloud systems and addressing the unique security challenges posed by cloud infrastructures.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
Review everything you’ve learned and take the final assessment.
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1 reading1 assignment
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