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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

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 Agustin C

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Oct 14, 2024

Muy contento con la forma en la que está diseñado el curso. Me encanta la pedagogía y las didacticidad con la que se aborde. Excelente!

By emmanuel a r h

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Oct 7, 2024

Pasos muy positivos para aprender sobre el mundo de ciberseguridad, y aprendiendo de gente con una experiencia tan amplia en el sector.

By Marco A M O (

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Apr 24, 2024

Un curso que te ayuda a entender los conceptos básicos de la ciberseguridad, de una manera muy amena, pero al mismo tiempo cautivadora.

By Wayne P

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Jun 24, 2023

I was able to grasp the foundations of cyber security well thought out course material.

Looking forward to the next course has to offer.

By Jaime I V

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May 19, 2023

Excellent course with a lot of learning. I'm studying computer science, and this is perfect for growing my knowledge in cyber security.

By Simon D

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Feb 5, 2024

Awesome course, content is delivered in a easy to understand format and the activities keep you engaged while enhancing your learning.

By David T

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Sep 17, 2023

Was very well organized and easy to follow. A lot of the cyber security concepts were well presented with very interesting information

By DevVine W D

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Jul 5, 2023

very informative. I am getting the insight that I wanted when it comes to comprehending the basics and fundamentals of Cyber Security.

By Ronald B J

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Jun 16, 2023

This will be my one of the life achievement! Another foundations not only in my career but for a lifetime. Let's do this!

#AncoraImpora

By Dragana D

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Jan 12, 2023

For everyone who would like to learn more about cybersecurity for own purpose or to change profession this course would be good start.

By Miguel A B Q

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Jan 16, 2025

Excelente curso, muy importante para iniciar en el mundo de la ciberseguridad, una buena cantidad de terminología y conceptos básicos

By Jason C

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Jul 19, 2024

There is a lot of material to cover in this topic and the course does a good job of presenting it without making it too overwhelming.

By N L N

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Feb 5, 2024

This course is really suggested for everyone who ready to learn Cyber Security and this course well organized and straight forwarded.

By Damien

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Aug 22, 2023

I learned so much about cybersecurity essentials in this course and the many careers paths to take. I can't wait to start course #2!!

By Tatiana V

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Jul 23, 2023

Great starting point! Even as a college student, this course helped me fill in the gaps that my traditional college courses have not.

By Andreja Å 

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Jan 15, 2023

I like the course. It has a lot of interesting and short video lectures and short readings, where the lectures are further explained.

By Enmanuel R

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Oct 3, 2024

Te enseña una base bien general de los fundamentos de la ciberseguridad, incluso con experiencia en el area repase temas interesante

By MD A H

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Apr 18, 2024

I am really enjoy this course as a beginer in cybersecurity field. Thank your for google and course course management organizations.

By BHARGAV

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Jan 31, 2024

By doing this Foundations of Cybersecurity you will gain the basic knowledge it helps to move forward in the field of Cybersecurity.

By Aminu M R

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Dec 19, 2023

This course affords me hands on knowledge of cybersecurity. And motivated me to do all i can to become a Cybersecurity professional.

By Blake B

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Aug 30, 2023

Easy-to-understand instructions and step-by-step videos with outstanding speakers make easy work of such an important field of work.

By Emmanuel B

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Aug 29, 2023

An excellent overview of both this certificate and the overall field of cybersecurity including it's history to current functioning.

By Perla M A

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Jul 28, 2023

Very well teached course! the professor was very easy to understand and she gave great examples and analogy that was understandable.

By Maximiliano J M

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Jun 11, 2023

Este curso me pareció estupendo, aprendí mucho sobre la organización de la ciberseguridad a nivel organizacional y su estructuración

By Nkenge D

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Oct 28, 2024

Must focus and take your time and you should do well. Courses are thorough and I’m excited to see what the next courses will bring.