I ve heard this before I m not sure my computer security practices are working . I reply Have you tested them? This course is the fourth and final course in the Practical Computer Security specialization. In this course, you ll learn how to proactively test what you have put in place to protect your data. In the first week you ll be able to discuss the basics of deterrents and how to trick attackers into believing they ve hit a goldmine of data away from your real systems. In week 2, you ll be able to understand and discuss the steps of penetration testing methodology. In week 3, you will be able to understand and apply what you have learned on your own systems to test whether your systems are secure or not. In week 4, we ll discuss planning for your own methodology that you can apply to your own systems. And finally in week 5, we ll finish up with a project that will allow you to test your skills in a safe environment.