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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 Nuke M

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Aug 18, 2023

Great Course! Loved the Presenters and the sharing of their personal journey. Inspiring!

By Manojit D

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Aug 10, 2023

best detailed course i have ever done thank you google and coursera for this opportunity

By Cláudio B

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Aug 9, 2023

it was wonderful to take this first step with Cybersecurity. I'm excited for what's next

By SHRUTI J

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Aug 2, 2023

After doing this course I feel more confident about my dream job as a security analysis.

By Elizabeth M

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Jul 16, 2023

The 1st Course provided a lot of foundational information. Lookinf forward to continuing

By Given M

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Jun 25, 2023

It was an amazing course with high quality education, all thanks to google and its team.

By Tunde F

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Jun 19, 2023

100% Best way to key into a data security course. I am happy to take part in the course.

By Jose N N

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Jun 18, 2023

This was a great start to a more exciting course. Thank you so much Google and Coursera!

By Rafael S

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Apr 21, 2025

Este certificado me ayudara en mi aprendizaje para poder desarrollar nuevas habilidades

By jorge m b

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Apr 4, 2025

I feel comfortable learning a lot of new concepts ....very easy to understand...thanks

By Nereyda C C

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Mar 18, 2025

excelentes explicaciones, aparte tienes varios intentos para mejorar tus calificaciones

By MAQPOON R

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Mar 11, 2025

It great learning experience for beginners who er love quick video lecture-type content

By Sergio F C

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Mar 9, 2025

Muy buen curso introductorio, me ha gustado y he aprendido mucho. Gracias al colectivo.

By Saiyyad H

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Dec 10, 2024

Learn lots of new skill which is really essential to make career in cybersecurity field

By Juan C

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Dec 9, 2024

Es sumamente interesante, y práctico. Permite avanzar de una forma sumamente didáctica.

By Marcelo A N

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Nov 25, 2024

Por ser apenas fundamentos da segurança o básico está bem interessante, gostei muito...

By Muhammad Z

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Sep 6, 2024

Excellent course to get start with cybersecurity career and to build strong foundations

By Anmol S

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Jul 27, 2024

Best course for understanding the basic principles and fundamentals about cybersecurity

By Oluwaseun D

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Jul 9, 2024

I love this course it has really made me familiar to a lot of things in cyber security.

By Adrian B S

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Jun 13, 2024

I love how anyone can learn and understand the course material with no prior knowledge.

By Eduardo O N

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Apr 25, 2024

This is excellent course for someone who does not come from a cybersecurity background!

By Dilip v

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Apr 25, 2024

its really a great oppurtunity for me , i got clear understanding about the concept, .

By Грішин В М

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Mar 27, 2024

It is the really importent and well presented course! Thanks alot for all the teachers!

By Aemann N

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Nov 29, 2023

Comprehensive, precise and helpful to those who want to pursue Cybersecurity analysts.

By Ibiene O

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Sep 29, 2023

BEAUTIFUL, EASY TO UNDERSTAND COURSE AND RELATABLE INSTRUCTORS. I JUST LOVE THIS COURSE