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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

MG

Jan 8, 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!

DS

Oct 28, 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 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 26, 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 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.

By Michele F

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Feb 16, 2024

Mi ha aperto un mondo, veramente interessante e impegnativo ma ne è valsa la pena

By johnny m

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Jan 28, 2024

This is a headstart to your cybersecurity career path. Don't take it for granted.

By BizzyBoyTV

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Jan 27, 2024

Nice, smooth flow. Instructor was pleasant and clearly provided the information.

By Devika N

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Dec 23, 2023

Insightful! I was able to understand the basic concepts of Cybersecurity clearly.

By Rudam B

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Dec 17, 2023

This course is very good for a student wanting to start a career in cybersecurity

By Jonathan

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Dec 12, 2023

course was great! The instructor could hardly speak English for me to understand.

By Michael M

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Nov 30, 2023

Amazing love the study material and love information was provide thank you google

By Boris D

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Oct 14, 2023

I learned about the concepts and systems used to prevent threat actors, and more.