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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

SI

Nov 30, 2024

Good introduction and high-level overview of cybersecurity. I love the videos of individuals in cybersecurity roles talking about their experiences and teaching about the importance of cybersecurity.

KB

Jul 27, 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

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By Vishal P

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Apr 20, 2025

This course is very helpful to learn basic concepts of cyber security.

By Saul M B

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Oct 28, 2024

First steps into cybersecurity, and I feel satisfied with my progress.

By Miguel R

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Oct 3, 2024

Por los contenidos y su objetivo practico i reiterativo e incremental.

By Vu L M H

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Aug 18, 2024

Love it! It must be a unforgetable memory since i been learning online

By Warnakulasuriya V R F

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Aug 7, 2024

Incredibly easier to understand and well taught for beginners like me.

By Chetan M M

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Feb 11, 2024

This course has retained my attention throughout the learning process.

By Jerjuan C

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Dec 14, 2023

Great foundational course, laying the groundwork for the next modules!

By Azhar K s

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Dec 5, 2023

i love this course because it is easy to understand thank you so much

By Syed A H

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Sep 5, 2023

Very informative course with basic and advance knowledge. Recommended!

By Vanay H

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Aug 29, 2023

Awesome refresher of material. The instructors were clear and concise.

By Ayana C

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Aug 17, 2023

very informative and I feel as if i got a good feel for cybersecurity.

By Robert G

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Aug 2, 2023

Great introduction into this certificate and can't wait to learn more!

By Paolo A

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Jul 31, 2023

Really simple and to the point course, very clear on diiferent topics.

By Lisa S B

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Jul 29, 2023

Gives a lot of information, it would be great to see it being applied.

By Matthew M

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Jul 23, 2023

very informative and supportive even without direct instructor support

By Deleted A

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Jul 19, 2023

I'm inspired to tell more people that its worth it to learn more here.

By Malavika N S K

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Jun 30, 2023

Highly recommended course to get your basics of cybersecurity perfect!

By SF5 g

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Jun 18, 2023

The introduction was very informative especially if one is a beginner.

By Mike H

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May 24, 2023

This is an excellent intro to the basic fundamentals of cybersecurity!

By Brayden M

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Jan 15, 2023

Very well put together course about the fundamentals of cybersecurity.

By Jose C C N

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Mar 17, 2025

It is such a great course for learning new cybersecurity terminology.

By Mossab b

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Feb 11, 2025

The most useful and fun course that i have every had (i recommend it)

By Edward J R T

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Sep 28, 2024

Aprendí mucho sobre términos usados en el mundo de la Ciber Seguridad

By Deleted A

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Sep 24, 2024

Muy buen curso, interactivo, buenos videos, contenido. Lo recomiendo.

By Manjunatha K

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May 21, 2024

Just an awesome thing thanks to Coursera and Google for teaching us .