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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 Jason D

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Aug 21, 2023

Very Informative, a great introduction. I loved the fact you used your employees throughout the course.

By ABDUL H A

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Aug 15, 2023

I had a fantastic time learning from Google's top instructors about the topic I was most curious about.

By Ryan W

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Aug 7, 2023

Great overview of the foundations of Cybersecurity. I'm looking forward to continuing with the program!

By Tanyarat T

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Jul 31, 2023

This course will definitely give you the foundation. You will understand about basics of Cybersecurity.

By Shreyas P

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Jul 20, 2023

the cybersecurity is really nice for learning and this learning on coursera that very good experiences

By Manan

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Jun 13, 2023

THE COURSE WAS QUITE EASY .THE TEACHERS WERE AMAZING AND A NIVE INTRODUCTION WAS GIVEN ABOUT THE COURSE

By Daniel B

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May 31, 2023

Material was thorough and easily digestible, left me curious about the industry and wanting more. 9/10!

By Alex S

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Apr 7, 2023

Great course for those individuals who want to understand cybersecurity concepts and get into the field

By Oliver L

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Feb 20, 2025

Realmente el curso aporta información supremamente valiosa. Mil gracias a los instructores y a google!

By Shazia-Bano P

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Jan 9, 2025

Understand the overall concept and foundational knowledge how it works and how to move in this career.

By Muhammad S K

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Dec 1, 2024

Highly Recommended, It allows me to learn more, increase my knowledge. Thanks Coursera And Google Team

By Sanchayan K

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Aug 19, 2024

An excellent introductory course. highly recommended to everyone with an active interest in this field

By Isaac A B A

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Jun 8, 2024

I recommend Coursera to all who are willing but unable to reach their IT goal. This is indeed the best

By Md. A M

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Mar 11, 2024

The Google Foundation Cybersecurity course is very interesting to help go to an advanced level. Thanks

By Dhanalakshmi A

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Jan 14, 2024

It was a great experience with the Foundation of Cyber Security. Thank you for being part of Coursera.

By MADHU L R

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Dec 20, 2023

The lecturing is very good and the consistency will be remained with us through out the end of course.

By RAMESH M

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Nov 5, 2023

Coursera is a wonderful platform to study and upskill the technology. Big Thanks to the Coursera Team!

By Sehman K

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Oct 13, 2023

Great course to learn the basic terminologies, the foundations of cybersecurity, as the name suggests.

By Waseem B

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Sep 21, 2023

It was very beginner friendly and easy to understand with structured modules that fits and works well.

By Tarrence R

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Aug 7, 2023

The course has so much information and each instructor was very knowledgeable with all of the content.

By Kylen H

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Aug 1, 2023

This was a great introductory course and gave clear insight for the beginning stages of Cybersecurity!

By Serhii T

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Jul 31, 2023

I find this program much more closer to a student than the similar course in Google IT Support program

By Aman R

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Jun 20, 2023

Excellently designed for beginners. MUST TRY! For anyone who wants to build a career in cyber-security

By Mel M

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Jun 19, 2023

The presenter speaks clearly and not so fast. I enjoyed and learned a lot from this course. Thank you!

By Remington M

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Jun 18, 2023

I enjoyed every moment of the course. The instructors are so thorough and their delivery is excellent.