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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....

Top reviews

KB

Jul 27, 2023

The course is well paced and they get you comfortable with the topics even though we do not have any sort of prior exposure in this field. It is very good for the beginners who are new to this field

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 Elizanne L

Aug 2, 2023

This is a great course! It gives you a really good foundation and also provides you with helpful resources and links.

By ALDILA W

Jul 7, 2023

It's a course that I have studied and have to plan my next study time. Yes, it's fun and very informative. Thank you.

By Ramiro C

Jul 4, 2023

"Two things improved from past courses: hands-on, really useful information and portfolio creation along the course."

By Saravanan K

Dec 9, 2024

Good overview. Thank you. Please add more information on applications and data security concepts and implementation.

By Yeafi A

Oct 18, 2024

This was great course for beginner to understand bits and bites specially if they are from non-technical background.

By Oladipupo J L

Mar 16, 2024

Self explanatory and we'll understood. Thank you for the opportunity given to me to be part of this great community.

By Đức N

Mar 11, 2024

The content is easy to understand, however the lecture is only available in English so it took me more time to learn

By Bryan O

Sep 20, 2023

I found this course very interesting and informative. It creates a good foundation for intro learning cyber security

By sultan a

Sep 20, 2023

Due to the course's thorough knowledge of cybersecurity, I highly recommend it for both beginners and professionals.

By Steven J M

May 30, 2023

very much appreciate how digestible this course is for those completely new to the field and the industry as a whole

By Viktor C

Jan 4, 2025

This course provides a great foundation for what to expect from the entire curriculum and the Cybersecurity fields.

By amaia á f

Oct 3, 2024

explican de forma muy simple los conceptos que necesitamos saber para adentrarnos en el mundo de la cyberseguridad.

By Shobhit S

Aug 13, 2024

REALLY GOOD STUFF, ENJOYED A LOT, ALSO THE STYLE OF TEACHING THE COURSE THROUGH DIFFRENT MODE IS REALLY APPRECIABLE

By Wendy D

May 22, 2024

Easy to understand because the explanation is good especially for people without background knowledge in the field.

By Richard S M J

Apr 30, 2024

So far this course has been a good rehash for me. I'm liking the content and am looking forward to the next module.

By Jessie S

Jan 19, 2024

This was a great course for building a foundation and helping me decide which area I would like to branch out into.

By Kishor B

Jan 9, 2024

Very well-organized online certification for interested personnel to understand the basic concept of cybersecurity.

By LAILAI O

Dec 23, 2023

great information which i highly recommended for any one who is very interested in learning on his or her own pace.

By Pascal S

Sep 16, 2023

Very good course. I would take this course before going to ISC2's Certified in Cybersecurity which is a bit harder.

By A L

Aug 30, 2023

Great Course, I learned a lot about the fundamentals of cyber Security, I am looking forward to keep learning more.

By Jair G

Aug 24, 2023

Excelente curso para iniciar en Cyber seguridad no requiere experiencia previa, es muy claro, practico y didactico.

By Omotayo I

Aug 7, 2023

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By Abena O A

Jul 6, 2023

Everything is well explained with real life scenarios. the classes were very enjoyable. The instructor is the best!

By Deleted A

Jun 19, 2023

Great course with all the fundamentals. Excited for the next one in this specialization in cybersecuriry. Thanks :)

By Andrea R

Jun 6, 2023

Very organized, well paced course! It was very easy to follow and gives you very good foundations on cybersecurity.