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About the Course

This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. In this course, learners will be introduced to the cybersecurity profession, including the primary job responsibilities and core skills of entry-level analysts; significant events that led to the development of the cybersecurity field; and security’s continued importance to organizational operations. Learners will also explore the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) eight security domains, common security frameworks and controls, as well as the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad. This course covers a wide variety of cybersecurity topics to provide an overview of what’s to come in this certificate program. Learners who complete the eight courses in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate will be equipped to apply for entry-level cybersecurity roles. No previous experience is necessary. By the end of this course, you will: - Identify how security attacks impact business operations. - Explore the job responsibilities and core skills of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst. - Recognize how past and present attacks on organizations led to the development of the cybersecurity field. - Learn the CISSP eight security domains. - Identify security domains, frameworks, and controls. - Explain security ethics. - Recognize common tools used by cybersecurity analysts....

Top reviews

CK

May 14, 2023

For a foundation course, this one was easy to understand, it explained all basic concepts in a fluid way and built up the base for the upcoming courses. I'm eager to move on to the other courses now.

SI

Nov 30, 2024

Good introduction and high-level overview of cybersecurity. I love the videos of individuals in cybersecurity roles talking about their experiences and teaching about the importance of cybersecurity.

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By Cayla L D

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Jun 3, 2023

Very helpful for learning the basic concepts!

By KARINA B

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Jun 1, 2023

Es muy interesante, quiero seguir aprendiendo

By Lisa D W

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May 25, 2023

Excellent overview and supplemental materials

By Darko O

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May 25, 2023

I really enjoyed learning through this course

By Haley B

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May 25, 2023

Methodical, clear, engaging, simply peerless.

By Thiago N d S

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Jul 7, 2025

Excelente aprendizado, bem dinâmico o curso!

By Areesha K

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Jun 28, 2025

it was very amazing experience in this field

By ANGELA K

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May 30, 2025

Loved all of the valuable lessons. Thank you

By Imari G

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Apr 3, 2025

Was very informative and easy to understand.

By Yasir Z

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Mar 4, 2025

I love learning about the latest technology.

By Aashik H M L

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Feb 27, 2025

nice insights and teaching on cyber security

By Ahmed E

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Feb 18, 2025

دورة قمة في الروعة ومليئة بالمعلومات المفيدة

By Enca

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Feb 17, 2025

Me ha parecido muy interesante e instructivo

By Muhamad T K

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Jan 18, 2025

Pembelajaran yang sangat menarik dan efektif

By Larissa V A d A

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Jan 16, 2025

Uma das melhores experiências da minha vida.

By Ariel H

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Dec 7, 2024

Love online learning this course is amazing.

By Rizal M

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Oct 16, 2024

great course, very well explanation by tutor

By Rhenz W C

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Oct 9, 2024

Very good cybersecurity foundational course!

By Luis L

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Aug 17, 2024

Great even module 1 made me understand a lot

By Shivani K

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Jun 8, 2024

Thankyou coursera for this great learning !!

By Quiambao, R S

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Feb 8, 2024

Very informative and the best for beginners.

By Jim T

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Jan 31, 2024

Very well done . I'm excited to continue on.

By Collins U

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Jan 7, 2024

i learnt alot and am glad i passd the course

By Shreyas Y

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Dec 23, 2023

Love the course content, will keep learning.

By Dhruvi J

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Dec 23, 2023

nice course to know more about cybersecurity