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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

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:

CK

May 15, 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 Mohamad F A

Jun 22, 2023

Great course for those want to start journey on Cybersecurity fields.

By Obed G

Dec 1, 2024

Very introductory course, it just scratches the surface of the topic

By AJAY C G

Apr 27, 2025

good thing to learn.but with this learning need practical training

By Soham P

Mar 2, 2024

its nothing new we can learn more on youtube why waste time here

By Gombos Á

Jan 2, 2024

Kind of boring, but I guess the basics don't have to be that fun

By Irene M

Sep 26, 2023

This is the best course. It open my mind in cybersecurity field

By Shreyas K

Dec 5, 2023

Not much depth for the topics covered. Very beginner friendly.

By Haris K

Jun 1, 2024

This course is best international students thanks coursera

By Francisco Z T

Apr 26, 2024

It´s been pretty easy, I hope it gets harder as we advance

By Justin D

Sep 11, 2024

Completing this program does not get you a job anywhere.

By latoya h

Feb 2, 2024

I'm still learning so i can't rate it as a 5 just yet.

By Andrei K

Oct 8, 2023

There is a lot of text, but little useful information.

By Omm P T

Dec 25, 2024

pretty basic course , not challenging enough at all.

By Arifin S

Jun 6, 2023

- Very basic - finished in one day. - Expected more

By Amanda S M

Dec 26, 2024

I really enjoyed this course. It was very helpful.

By julfiker a

Sep 14, 2024

Need more practical test...however i appreciate it

By Олександр В

Jun 12, 2024

було мало практичних приклад, дуже багато теорії

By Khushi G

Jul 23, 2023

Could be made more interesting and interactive.

By Victoria B

Feb 24, 2025

It was very interesting, it was very basic too

By Muhammad N

Sep 12, 2024

its very easy and simple cource to understand

By Mai M

Aug 6, 2023

Your certificate should have your name on it.

By Philip R K

Apr 17, 2024

Some of the Video discussions seemed rushed.

By Roland C

Mar 11, 2024

This is pretty weak even for an intro class.

By King N

Nov 8, 2024

Wish there were more hands on opportunities

By jassim y

Nov 20, 2023

too basic for me but very well constructed