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About the Course

This is the first course in the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. These courses will equip you with the skills you need to prepare for an entry-level cybersecurity job. In this course, you will be introduced to the world of cybersecurity through an interactive curriculum developed by Google. You will identify significant events that led to the development of the cybersecurity field, explain the importance of cybersecurity in today's business operations, and explore the job responsibilities and skills of an entry-level cybersecurity analyst. Google employees who currently work in cybersecurity will guide you through videos, provide hands-on activities and examples that simulate common cybersecurity tasks, and help you build your skills to prepare for jobs. 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....

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DS

Oct 27, 2023

! Cybersecurity is a critical and multifaceted field that involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from various digital threats. Here is a review of the foundations of cybersecurity:

MG

Jan 7, 2024

I think this is a great start for anyone who is starting from absolute zero. I think that since I've been toying with the idea of getting into Cybersecurity for 2 years now, it was a great refresher!

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By Kim N

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Jul 25, 2023

Interesting course, it makes me feel more curious and can't wait to learn the next course!

By Rishabh K

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Jul 13, 2023

Excellent course for someone who wants to start thejourbey into the cyber security domain.

By nancy h

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Jul 6, 2023

The material was clearly presented. Appreciated the video with the terms and the examples.

By Basile E

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Jun 23, 2023

Great course for beginners looking to better understand Cybersecurity and what it entails.

By Mark A

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Jun 2, 2023

I think this was a great introductory course that cover a lot of the cyber security field.

By Brianna J

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Feb 9, 2025

They walk you thru it step by step. This course was very informational and user friendly.

By George D l S

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Jan 8, 2025

Excellent exposition of essential topics related to this entry-level cybersecurity topic.

By Matteo S

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Dec 15, 2024

Very well structured course, it gives the studier all the necessary tools to get started.

By Keith J R J

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Dec 9, 2024

Excellent way to gain a firm understanding of what cyber security actually is. Thank you~

By konr

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Aug 13, 2024

This course really got me thinking about the fundamentals again and it was very thorough.

By Dee A

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May 22, 2024

What an excellent intro into the field of Cybersecurity! I look forward to learning more.

By John M

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Apr 27, 2024

Great explanation and use of analogies to help drive understanding of technical concepts.

By amonuios a

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Mar 24, 2024

this course important to any one want unterstand cybersecurity foundation by a simple way

By Md S

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Mar 8, 2024

thank you so much coursera to give me this opportunity, awesome course for the beginner.

By Kenneth A

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Jan 30, 2024

Such a great opportunity to take this course.. so much to learn and practical experiences

By Bruno V

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Dec 24, 2023

Very good course to to understand the cybersecurity culture and overview of what they do.

By Mykal S

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Dec 20, 2023

This course was the best and easiest way I've ever done a life changing certified course.

By RW B

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Dec 13, 2023

It was detailed and a very learnable course, and I look forward to more learning modules.

By Jason L

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Nov 22, 2023

Very Knowledgeable. Will recommend this to anyone wanting to start of with cyber security

By shaharudin a

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Sep 14, 2023

complete course for a beginner in cybersecurity field, need more hands on for the toolkit

By Jerael W

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Aug 25, 2023

Amazing! Course was great and easy to follow! Very Comprehensive, engaging and inciteful!

By Jason H

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Aug 21, 2023

Very good information, and easy to understand concepts and explanations of those concepts

By Jeff G

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Aug 13, 2023

Great course material that was explained very well and easy to understand and comprehend.

By Francis X G

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Aug 7, 2023

A foundation course that is mixed with theory and practicality in the Cybersecurity field

By Stan A

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Aug 5, 2023

I loved the course the hands on experiencing really elevated the learning process for me.