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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.

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:

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By Ntokozo

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Mar 24, 2025

its very advanced and makes you to understand as a beginner

By Syeda B

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Mar 6, 2025

It was great for building my foundation Highly recommended.

By Guilherme C P F

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Mar 5, 2025

Curso muito completo e bem desafiador. Muito bom! Recomendo

By Joc P

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Feb 25, 2025

There is no explanation, I'm lost for words so happy Thanks

By Mohamed A

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Feb 12, 2025

I learned a lot in this course and I am glad I completed it

By Owel C (

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Nov 26, 2024

Very informative for the beginners like me in Cybersecuirty

By Alexandrina H

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Sep 24, 2024

Very well structured, detailed and nicely presented course.

By Anod A

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Sep 21, 2024

Very great opportunity to get this course it’s very helpful

By Leonardo A

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Sep 2, 2024

very good course to learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity

By Fnu M

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Jul 14, 2024

This course really amazing! Thank you Google and Coursera!

By Louiese G B N

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Jul 4, 2024

Gives you great foundational knowledge about cybersecurity.

By Moises R

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Jul 3, 2024

Thanks for the all clases IM really new but is really clear

By monisha g

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Feb 2, 2024

This was the best course thank you for the hands on session

By Adithya A

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Dec 9, 2023

well developed course and understood a lot about the domain

By Diego B

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Nov 7, 2023

Excelente Curso! Me encanto y voy a seguir hasta terminarlo

By Deleted A

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Oct 24, 2023

Excellent fundamental of what CyberSecurity is all about !!

By Akintotu J

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Oct 14, 2023

educative and informative. I really enjoyed studying again.

By Alex B H

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Oct 8, 2023

According to my knowledge, this is a very good certificate.

By Deleted A

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Oct 4, 2023

This program is brilliant. Long way to go :) Hope I make it

By Nuno B

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Sep 28, 2023

It covers all the basic topics for the Cybersecurity course

By Raphael S

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Sep 27, 2023

This has been an interesting course for a beginner like me.

By Mariano J

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Sep 13, 2023

This is life changing, so start today and change your life!

By Dennis O

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Sep 8, 2023

Insightful content with good examples and beginner friendly

By Igbuan G

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Aug 30, 2023

great class, so helpful, I'm excited to go on this journey.

By Dominic E

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Aug 29, 2023

Very educational, especially how it started. Got me hooked!