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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 Parmos Y

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Jun 3, 2023

I am so enjoying all the info Google is sharing with me, I feel i am learning so much

By Noor M K

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May 20, 2023

Thank you, Google. This was well organized and enriched content and encaustic tutors.

By David j

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Apr 10, 2025

el mejor curso que te ayudara a iniciar en el maravilloso mundo de la ciberseguridad

By swathy k

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Feb 25, 2025

This course was very useful. It helped me to understand the basics of cybersecurity.

By Jonathan R C

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Feb 24, 2025

The course was seamless in introducing the basics of cybersecurity. Time-well spent!

By Fernando C S d A

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Feb 10, 2025

O melhor curso de introdução feito até o momento. Objetivo, claro e assertivo. Amei!

By Angel J Y C

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Oct 12, 2024

Es esencial para aprender sobre los primeros pasos en el mundo de la ciberseguridad.

By Ruben D

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Oct 8, 2024

Great methodology for people like me who had never ventured deeply in Cybersecurity.

By Tahj J

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Sep 15, 2024

This course definitely prepared me for an entry-level analyst overview and position.

By justin g

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Sep 15, 2024

I feel like some entity is holding my hand and guiding me through this course so far

By Samuel O

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Jun 16, 2024

Simply awesome lectures are taught in a comprehensive way at my own pace. Awesome!!!

By Mr A

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Feb 17, 2024

It's a great course for people who want to know the foundation, great job, thanks 👍

By Allen C

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Feb 16, 2024

This course just helps you become aware and appreciate what a security analyst does.

By Xabed R

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Jan 17, 2024

i have learned a lot about cyber security and its basics. this course helps me a lot

By ESA

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Oct 31, 2023

The experience throughout the course was amazing, thank you Coursera, I am grateful.

By Jordyn B

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Sep 1, 2023

I learned a lot of information in this course and it made me excited to continue on.

By Roly D

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Aug 31, 2023

Muy bien explicado, muchas gracias por compartir vuestro conocimiento y experiencia.

By Jean k J

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Aug 14, 2023

This course brighten me with the possibilities and resposobilities of cybersecurity.

By Gerard N

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Aug 11, 2023

Nice introductory course. Basic, but it does get you introduced to the fundamentals.

By Toshio K

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Aug 5, 2023

This course is very interesting for me.

I'm looking forward to the next class.

Thanks.

By Claudiu L

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Jul 29, 2023

excellent!!!

thank you so much for the clear and detailed information , helps a lot.

By Lilla B

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Jul 22, 2023

Super useful beginner level course, where you can learn the basics of cybersecurity.

By Dan S

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Jun 28, 2023

The keyword here is 'Foundation'. This builds a good base to move onward and upward.

By FATAI W A

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May 26, 2023

The course is amazing loaded with updated information. God bless Google and Coursera

By Muhammed K

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May 19, 2023

Great delivery by the instructor Toni, ideas were very clear and easy to understand.