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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....

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DS

Oct 27, 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 14, 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 Mr P

Mar 22, 2024

The course is appropriate for beginners and is designed to be user-friendly and easy to understand.

By Brad L

Jan 27, 2024

Excellent introduction to the foundation of Cyber Security! Highly recommend for anyone interested.

By Reece s

Oct 8, 2023

Great introductory course, covers a lot of basics in an easy to digest format, well worth the time.

By Muhammad S

Oct 1, 2023

It has the best teachers and best knowledge in a sequence for the foundations of the cybersecurity.

By juan r

Sep 15, 2023

This course gave some much useful information. If you are a beginner then this is the cert for you.

By Kate D

Sep 5, 2023

It is created in a very friendly way. Thank you for inspiring me to continue to learn this subject.

By John D

Jul 8, 2023

What an exciting Start. I'm in the process of reviewing chapters. This first chapter had me hooked.

By Fodé D

Jun 12, 2023

Great starter course in Cybersecurity for one to familiarize one's self for all the related jargon.

By Donald M

May 12, 2023

Great foundation on CSF, Controls, and Detection and Response. Especially on tooling and procedure.

By Joe M

Apr 8, 2025

Better than expected. The improvements I would make are minimal. So far it is definitely worth it.

By Jean L

Mar 18, 2025

This is a great introduction to cybersecurity! Definitely got my blood pumping and eager for more.

By bharath

Mar 9, 2025

Excellent Basic terminology and overview concept will derive further to achieve the certification.

By Robert A R L

Feb 4, 2025

el curdo es excelente, es muy bueno y tiene todo muy bien explicado, yo estoy gustando mucho de el

By James W

Jan 30, 2025

This course is amazing. I am learning so much already. I can't recommend it , and Coursera enough.

By João G P M

Jan 27, 2025

O curso introdutório tirou todas as minhas dúvidas. Material de leitura e vídeos muito bem feitos.

By Pinar M Ö

Aug 15, 2024

It's easy to understand with a intermediate Englisch level. Videos are short and very informative.

By Laurent M

Jul 4, 2024

Very well put together course, a lot of information distilled in precise, easy-to-understand ways.

By Johnny R

Jun 19, 2024

amazing to be able to learn about the foundations of cybersecurity and get a bit of history on it.

By Tracy W

May 4, 2024

Very informative. Loved it from a person who is not in the cybersecurity world\ and true beginner.

By Raghu

Apr 10, 2024

i liked this course and this is a good start point for all those who want to learn cybersecurity.

By Daniel A

Feb 10, 2024

I am confident about having known the foundations on cybersecurity. Thank you Google and Coursera.

By Samama S

Sep 11, 2023

Excellent course for the beginners. Easy to understand and clear concepts with real life examples.

By Vithaya C

Aug 21, 2023

Come at you heavy at the beginning but spread out quickly so all the information can be understand

By dmd S

Jul 19, 2023

This course lays the foundation for all you need, in your quest to become a Cybersecurity analyst.

By Carlos A

Jun 14, 2023

As a base, Chapter 1 course, it´s very in depth, with or without prior knowledge of cybersecurity.