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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

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.

DS

Oct 27, 2023

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By Aravintha K

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May 25, 2025

This is good and impressive; I can easily understand it, thanks to Google and Coursera

By Syed M I R

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Mar 23, 2025

It was a wonderful and very informative course I hope many people take benefit from it

By Keineb K

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Mar 7, 2025

All clear and simple, great! Perfect for someone like me, not so proficient in English

By imany k

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Feb 26, 2025

le cours et riches en informations de bases, et l'idée de l'hetique m'a vraiment aider

By راكان ا

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Oct 21, 2024

Great information and great arrangement in the way of explanation (Easy and valuable).

By Kymaal C

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Aug 28, 2024

Helped me get a great understanding of the basics of cybersecurity -- highly recommend

By Nachman T

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Jun 20, 2024

This course is a great introduction to the field and dynamic aspects of cybersecurity.

By Gauri H

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Apr 29, 2024

Really this course is very helpful for my career in cyber security thanks you coursera

By Brad K

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Dec 28, 2023

For those that have no background in computers at all, this would be very informative.

By aari s

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Dec 19, 2023

its a good learning platform and a great oppurtunity for students who are utilizing it

By Nwoke S

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Dec 4, 2023

It was informative and really diversified the information it was trying to pass along

By henry n

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Oct 16, 2023

great contents for beginners to have a good foundational knowledge about cybersecurity

By Pushpesh K R

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Oct 2, 2023

It was very enlightening to learn so much about what goes in the cybersecurity field .

By khakeem w

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Sep 24, 2023

The information contained in this course was very clear, understandable and relatable.

By Shawn K

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Sep 9, 2023

Great course for fundamental learning, whether beginner or refresher for senior level.

By Katie H

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Aug 27, 2023

This course was super interesting and intrigues me enough to continue this certificate

By Clark L

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Jul 24, 2023

Fantastic course to get the basics of the role and help build interest in a new field!

By Forgiveness P

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Jul 16, 2023

great learning enjoyed learning this course looking for more professional Certificates

By Damon M

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Jul 1, 2023

The information was delivered well and the course covered a lot of essential subjects.

By Terry B

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May 23, 2023

I really enjoyed relearning the foundations of cybersecurity. I will be back for more!

By Hutesh V

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May 22, 2023

good overview and nice explanation, instructors are very passionate and enthusiastic .

By Mairin M

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May 18, 2023

A good overview of the basics of cybersecurity. I'm looking forward to the next class.

By Hafiz M I A

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May 16, 2023

Amazing course materials and upto date information about foundations of cybersecurity.

By Alacs M

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Feb 18, 2025

This course has exceeded my expectations. Can't wait to continue my learning journey!

By Anderson M

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Jan 18, 2025

Me gusta toda la temática relacionada a los objetivos puntuales sobre los fundamento.