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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

KB

Jul 28, 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

DS

Oct 28, 2023

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By Mykal S

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Dec 20, 2023

This course was the best and easiest way I've ever done a life changing certified course.

By RW B

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Dec 13, 2023

It was detailed and a very learnable course, and I look forward to more learning modules.

By Jason L

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Nov 22, 2023

Very Knowledgeable. Will recommend this to anyone wanting to start of with cyber security

By shaharudin a

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Sep 15, 2023

complete course for a beginner in cybersecurity field, need more hands on for the toolkit

By Jerael W

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Aug 25, 2023

Amazing! Course was great and easy to follow! Very Comprehensive, engaging and inciteful!

By Jason H

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Aug 21, 2023

Very good information, and easy to understand concepts and explanations of those concepts

By Jeff G

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Aug 13, 2023

Great course material that was explained very well and easy to understand and comprehend.

By Francis X G

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Aug 8, 2023

A foundation course that is mixed with theory and practicality in the Cybersecurity field

By Stan A

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Aug 5, 2023

I loved the course the hands on experiencing really elevated the learning process for me.

By Justin P

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Jul 28, 2023

Very well laid out course that is informative and immersive in the field of cybersecurity

By Aidan G

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Jul 11, 2023

Really well presented course with a nice balance of videos, reading and user interaction.

By antonio d j v h

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Jun 24, 2023

The best way to learn and progress in your career by a affordable price and online access

By Mugwe K

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Jun 15, 2023

Really easy to follow and did a good job in introducing me to what sybersecurity entails.

By Nsikan I E

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Apr 14, 2025

i really want to appreciate my lecturer who was very vocal and explained in simple terms

By Richard E

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Mar 21, 2025

El curso me parece enriquecedor como preambulo para el desarrollo personal y profesional

By Samir J

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Nov 17, 2024

One of the best foundations I have ever watched! Easy, rich, and enough for someone new.

By Absar A

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Oct 21, 2024

Its a basic and strong foundation that one needs to have to get ahead in cybersecurity .

By Bruno E A

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Sep 29, 2024

The practical exercises are very good, they are challenges that coincide with real life.

By Earl A P

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May 9, 2024

Amazing course for a beginner like me, who is interested in landing a cybersecurity job.

By Tha T A

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Apr 4, 2024

It is really good to learn for beginner who are really quite interested in cybersecurity

By Jonathan S

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Jan 4, 2024

Excellent instructor! The video lectures made it very enjoyable and easy to understand.

By Dave D

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Oct 14, 2023

It was a good review of cybersecurity and showed how some tech companies use the skills.

By Victor N

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Oct 9, 2023

It explains everything so simple. I had no issues understanding anything in the program.

By Laura E N C

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Sep 20, 2023

I am very pleased with this course it is very detailed and easy to understand. Thank you

By Muhammad I

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Aug 19, 2023

Overall a good course to understand the basic and fundamental concepts of cyber security