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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

! 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 Sagrika S

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Dec 28, 2023

I really learnt a lot thankful for this course to introduce many new terminology .

By George M

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Dec 6, 2023

Great material to go over, excellent to get a good understanding of cybersecurity.

By Ronald S O Z

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Sep 29, 2023

EXCELENTE PARA OBTENER UN BUEN CONOCIMIENTO QUE NOS AYUDARA EN LA VIDA PROFESIONAL

By Balogun R

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Sep 16, 2023

Well organized ,tailored towards my need and I will recommend it to my colleagues.

By Nakishia O

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Sep 14, 2023

Very informative and a big help with my understanding the need for Cybersecurity.

By Jay L

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Aug 14, 2023

Great Course for beginners like me that have little knowledge about cyber security

By GANESH P -

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Aug 14, 2023

This course is good overview about how to get started with cyber security journey.

By Victor E

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Aug 3, 2023

Very insightful and educative course, I am glad I choose to learn this skill here.

By Harsh C

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Jul 29, 2023

a great certification course for beginner in cybersecurity with google certificate

By John M J A

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Jul 17, 2023

The best CyberSeurity cert for an entry-level position, I really enjoy the course.

By Bidesh M

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Jun 25, 2023

This is a great foundation course for beginners. I enjoyed the course thoroughly!!

By Robinson J P

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Jun 22, 2023

As a first timer in the field of technology, I've learnt so much from this course.

By Pradyumna H

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Jun 19, 2023

Structured and distraction-free learning is what this course aims for and achieves

By Kishlay K

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Jun 12, 2023

I want to thankyou to coursera for giving me opportunity to learn cybersecurity.

By Ronak K

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Jul 21, 2025

there is a very simple and efficient explaination for every topic that was tought

By Aryan A

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May 30, 2025

provided me awesome infos about the basics of cybersecurity , its importance, etc

By Joshua A

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Apr 14, 2025

Un excelente curso que te da las bases para entrar al mundo de la Ciberseguridad.

By Carlos E D P

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Apr 8, 2025

Un curso muy interesante con muchos conceptos nuevos y vigentes en la actualidad.

By LUWAJI J A

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Feb 27, 2025

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting networks and data from cyber threats.

By Sam V

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Sep 1, 2024

This couse got my attention with a clean content and an interesting set of topics

By Juan P G K

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Jul 7, 2024

Gran inicio de curso. Conceptos claros, buena cantidad de material y referencias.

By MARIO J R

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Apr 4, 2024

Me gustó mucho el curso y estoy muy entusiasmado para continuar. Muchas gracias.-

By Kedar M

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Mar 1, 2024

Good Course to get started with Cyber security field. Helps in clarifying things.

By Damon C

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Feb 29, 2024

Toni is very good at explaining to newcomers the foundations. I loved this class.

By Hammad J

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Feb 17, 2024

Its a great fundamental course. Instructor was awesome and clear in her approach.