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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

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.

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.

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By Montrez J

Jan 14, 2024

Great!! Informative and easy to follow, it also provided a wealth of great knowledge.

By Michael P

Aug 5, 2023

Exciting feature keep learners engaged. Easy to follow along and tons of resources.

By Tolinan U

Oct 23, 2023

I'm so excited to be able to certified and got such interesting course by Coursera.

By Srinivas E

Aug 28, 2023

Good start for cyber security foundations is good content where coursera i got it .

By Juan G h

Jan 2, 2025

An excellent foundation for a beginner to continuing your journey in cybersecurity

By Gretchen C

Aug 22, 2024

I felt it was a great into in the subject and I am excited to learn more about it!

By Frank Z

Sep 1, 2023

great curation of information, really gives me a high-level overview of the field.

By John L

Jul 22, 2023

Interesting overview of the learning that is coming in the future course sections.

By ibrahim u

Jun 15, 2023

I'm excited to complete this course and receive my certificate. Thank you, Google!

By shyam k

Sep 3, 2024

Explaining very detail and gives a good basement for a beginner in Cyber Security

By Mohammad J

Mar 1, 2024

it's really helpful for anyone who does not know where to start at cybersecurity.

By Fabio C

Jul 26, 2023

Very basic but functional if u dont have any previous experience in cybersecurity

By Sha F f

Jul 16, 2023

I like this course. It gave me a base understanding of cybersecurity terminology.

By Osei B E

Apr 30, 2024

Though foundational but, including a bit of hands on practical will be very fine

By Matheus d R

Jan 10, 2025

O curso em sí eu achei ótimo, porém a ferramente tem alguns erros de tradução.

By Olubode I O

Mar 27, 2024

A great foundational course to clearly understand the basics of Cybersecurity.

By Mizanul H L

Jan 3, 2024

Course is very much helpful. It helped me to know the basics of cybersecurity.

By MADHUSESHASAI P

Dec 16, 2023

This course is good for those who want to start there career in cybersecurity.

By Azizur r

Nov 15, 2023

Very explanatory. I have learned and gathered my knowledge through this course

By Roy

May 11, 2023

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By 川口 竜

Dec 28, 2024

日本語の設定で受講したが、翻訳の精度はあまり良くない。 テストの選択肢の文章は特に翻訳によるニュアンスの違いが大きく、英語表示にして英文を読んだ方がいい。

By Subhashree M

Oct 14, 2024

Simple explanations and eye catchy infographics were used which was engaging.

By Arbaz A

Feb 20, 2024

This Course is beautifully designed about Cyber security and Ethical Hacking.

By Arsalan Y

Aug 12, 2023

this is a very informative course regarding the foundations of cyber security

By Pae W

Jul 11, 2023

I think this course is very helpful to know more about basic in Cybersecurity