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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

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 Guilherme F

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Mar 4, 2024

This course has opened my mind and has been instrumental in my focus on Cybersecurity

By Darryl K T

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Feb 6, 2024

Just awesome the Foundation course gave me great vision where I want to be. Thank you

By Derian A (

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Feb 4, 2024

Supercómodo, muy bien explicado a pesar de mi inglés intermedio medio b2 para lectura

By febrian r

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Jan 20, 2024

so helpfull to help me prepare for the next journey for cybersecurity entry level job

By Isa A A

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Nov 24, 2023

This course has given me a better understanding of being a Cybersecurity professional

By Maxwell C

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Oct 1, 2023

Excellent The teacher's skills are proficient and I enjoyed every bit of the training

By Albert M

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Aug 27, 2023

I gave this 5 stars because the information was clear also made it very fun to learn

By Carolina C B

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Aug 18, 2023

Muy fácil de seguir, aunque sería mucho más rápido si estuviera traducido al español.

By Haider A H

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Jun 18, 2023

This Course is Great and Provide Basic Information Related to Cyber Security Industry

By John C

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Jun 17, 2023

Loved it! For some items it was a refresher, for others it was a learning experience.

By Parmos Y

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Jun 3, 2023

I am so enjoying all the info Google is sharing with me, I feel i am learning so much

By Noor M K

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May 20, 2023

Thank you, Google. This was well organized and enriched content and encaustic tutors.

By swathy k

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Feb 25, 2025

This course was very useful. It helped me to understand the basics of cybersecurity.

By Jonathan R C

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Feb 24, 2025

The course was seamless in introducing the basics of cybersecurity. Time-well spent!

By Fernando C S d A

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Feb 10, 2025

O melhor curso de introdução feito até o momento. Objetivo, claro e assertivo. Amei!

By Angel J Y C

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Oct 12, 2024

Es esencial para aprender sobre los primeros pasos en el mundo de la ciberseguridad.

By Ruben D

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Oct 8, 2024

Great methodology for people like me who had never ventured deeply in Cybersecurity.

By Tahj J

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Sep 15, 2024

This course definitely prepared me for an entry-level analyst overview and position.

By justin g

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Sep 14, 2024

I feel like some entity is holding my hand and guiding me through this course so far

By Samuel O

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Jun 16, 2024

Simply awesome lectures are taught in a comprehensive way at my own pace. Awesome!!!

By SeyyedMorteza A

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Feb 17, 2024

It's a great course for people who want to know the foundation, great job, thanks 👍

By Allen C

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Feb 16, 2024

This course just helps you become aware and appreciate what a security analyst does.

By Xabed R

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Jan 17, 2024

i have learned a lot about cyber security and its basics. this course helps me a lot

By ESA

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Oct 31, 2023

The experience throughout the course was amazing, thank you Coursera, I am grateful.

By Jordyn B

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Sep 1, 2023

I learned a lot of information in this course and it made me excited to continue on.