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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 LUWAJI J A

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Feb 27, 2025

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting networks and data from cyber threats.

By Sam V

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Sep 1, 2024

This couse got my attention with a clean content and an interesting set of topics

By Juan P G K

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Jul 7, 2024

Gran inicio de curso. Conceptos claros, buena cantidad de material y referencias.

By MARIO J R

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Apr 4, 2024

Me gustó mucho el curso y estoy muy entusiasmado para continuar. Muchas gracias.-

By Kedar M

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Mar 1, 2024

Good Course to get started with Cyber security field. Helps in clarifying things.

By Damon C

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Feb 29, 2024

Toni is very good at explaining to newcomers the foundations. I loved this class.

By Hammad J

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Feb 17, 2024

Its a great fundamental course. Instructor was awesome and clear in her approach.

By Michele F

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Feb 16, 2024

Mi ha aperto un mondo, veramente interessante e impegnativo ma ne è valsa la pena

By johnny m

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Jan 28, 2024

This is a headstart to your cybersecurity career path. Don't take it for granted.

By BizzyBoyTV

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Jan 26, 2024

Nice, smooth flow. Instructor was pleasant and clearly provided the information.

By Devika N

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Dec 23, 2023

Insightful! I was able to understand the basic concepts of Cybersecurity clearly.

By Rudam B

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Dec 17, 2023

This course is very good for a student wanting to start a career in cybersecurity

By Jonathan

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Dec 12, 2023

course was great! The instructor could hardly speak English for me to understand.

By Michael M

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Nov 29, 2023

Amazing love the study material and love information was provide thank you google

By Boris D

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Oct 13, 2023

I learned about the concepts and systems used to prevent threat actors, and more.

By Chet M

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Oct 11, 2023

Good course, the material is relevant, well organizard and effectively presented.

By Terry H

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Sep 26, 2023

this is a great first step into getting a foundational approach to cyber security

By Adam P

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Sep 7, 2023

It was excellent on covering the need to know of theory, history and application.

By IDOGBE E E

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Sep 2, 2023

such an awesome training and engagement... Well presented and easy to understand

By Anshumaan T

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Aug 30, 2023

It's good only if you want ethical and theoretical knowledge about CyberSecurity.

By Andrea T

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Aug 29, 2023

It’s a great start to getting to know more about the components of cybersecurity.

By Kishan

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Aug 18, 2023

I learned so much and the entire interface and tutoring is so simple it's amazing

By Arinze E

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Aug 3, 2023

Very insightful and great way to kick off foundational knowledge in cybersecurity

By Tyler L

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Jul 20, 2023

Was exactly what it said it would be and gave foundational knowledge of cybersec.

By lucas

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Jul 4, 2023

It was really good. I learned overall most of the basics of cybersecurity fields.